How To Fix WRF_PRC_BAS014 - Error in function module &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_PRC_BAS - General Purchasing, Seasonal Procurement Messages

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Error in function module &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PRC_BAS014 - Error in function module &1 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_PRC_BAS014 Error in function module &1
  
  Cause:
  The error message WRF_PRC_BAS014 indicates that an error occurred during the execution of a specific function module in SAP. The placeholder &1 is replaced by the actual name of the function module that caused the error.
  This error typically arises in the context of workflow processing or background processing where a function module is called as part of a process or workflow step, and that function module fails due to:
  
  Incorrect or missing input parameters.
  Authorization issues.
  System or application errors within the function module.
  Data inconsistencies or missing master data.
  Runtime errors such as division by zero, null pointer, or database update failures.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Function Module:
  
  Check the exact function module name in the error message (replacing &1).
  Use transaction SE37 to test the function module manually with the same input parameters to reproduce the error.
  
  
  
  Analyze the Error Details:
  
  Look at the short dump (transaction ST22) if available, to get detailed runtime error information.
  Check the application log (transaction SLG1) for related error messages.
  Review the workflow log (transaction SWI1 or SWI2_FREQ) if the error occurs in a workflow.
  
  
  
  Check Input Data and Parameters:
  
  Verify that all required input parameters are correctly passed.
  Validate master data and configuration related to the function module.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure the user or background job has the necessary authorizations to execute the function module.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If possible, debug the function module to identify the exact point of failure.
  Use breakpoints or insert logging statements to trace the error.
  
  
  
  Apply SAP Notes:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to the function module or error message on the SAP Support Portal.
  Implement any relevant corrections or patches.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation or SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or raise a support ticket with SAP, providing detailed error logs and analysis.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE37 – Function Module Test
  ST22 – ABAP Runtime Errors (Short Dumps)
  SLG1 – Application Log
  SWI1 / SWI2_FREQ – Workflow Logs
  
  
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  Workflow step execution failure.
  Background job calling a function module that fails.
  Custom function modules with insufficient error handling.
  
  
  
  Example:
  If the error message is WRF_PRC_BAS014 Error in function module Z_MY_FUNCTION, then test Z_MY_FUNCTION in SE37 with the same parameters and analyze the cause.
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact function module name or context where this error occurs, I can help you with more specific troubleshooting steps.