How To Fix W+656 - Function could not be executed

W+656 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W+ -

• Message number: 656

• Message text: Function could not be executed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W+656 - Function could not be executed ?

  SAP Error Message:
  W+656 Function could not be executed
  
  
  Cause:
  The error message W+656 Function could not be executed typically occurs when a specific function module, transaction, or operation within SAP cannot be performed. This can be due to several reasons such as:
  
  Missing or incorrect authorization for the user.
  The function module or transaction is not available or not active in the current system/client.
  Incorrect or incomplete input parameters passed to the function.
  System inconsistencies or missing configuration.
  The function is called in an incorrect context or sequence.
  Temporary system issues or locks preventing execution.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the W+656 Function could not be executed error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the function or transaction.
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after the error to check for missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Verify Function Availability:
  
  Confirm that the function module or transaction is active and available in the current system and client.
  Use transaction SE37 to test the function module