How To Fix WS236 - Error executing enhancement & (function exit &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 236

• Message text: Error executing enhancement & (function exit &)

What causes this issue?

Component &V2& (function exit, function module) of enhancement &V1& was
processed. Function module &V2& in function group &V3& was called.
Export data was not provided in the correct way in this function module.

System Response

Programming in this form leads to program termination and is not
permitted. The program termination was recorded and issued in this
message. You cannot continue processing.

How to fix this error?

Check the programming of function module &V2&, function group &V3&. Note
the documentation on en error processing for enhancement &V2&.
As this is a customer-specific enhancement of the SAP system, contact
the person responsible in your company, if necessary.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS236 - Error executing enhancement & (function exit &) ?

  The SAP error message WS236: Error executing enhancement & (function exit &) typically occurs when there is a problem during the execution of a Business Add-In (BAdI), user exit, or enhancement implementation in the SAP system.
  
  Cause
  
  
  Enhancement or user exit implementation error: The error usually indicates that the system encountered an issue while trying to execute a custom enhancement or function exit. This could be due to:
  
  Syntax or runtime errors in the enhancement code.
  Missing or incorrectly implemented enhancement.
  Incompatible or outdated enhancement code after system upgrades or patches.
  Authorization issues preventing execution.
  Data inconsistencies or unexpected data passed to the enhancement.
  
  
  
  Enhancement framework issues: Sometimes, the enhancement framework itself might have problems, such as missing enhancement spots or inactive enhancements.
  
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check the short dump (ST22):
  
  Look for a runtime error related to the enhancement execution. The dump will provide detailed information about the error, including the exact line of code causing the problem.
  
  
  Review the enhancement implementation:
  
  Go to transaction SE18 (BAdI Builder) or CMOD/SMOD (for user exits) and check the implementation of the enhancement or user exit mentioned in the error message.
  Verify the code for syntax errors or logical issues.
  Ensure the enhancement is active.
  
  
  
  Debug the enhancement:
  
  Set breakpoints in the enhancement code.
  Reproduce the error to analyze the exact cause during runtime.
  
  
  
  Check for system notes or OSS notes:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to the enhancement or the error message WS236.
  Apply any relevant patches or corrections.
  
  
  
  Verify authorizations:
  
  Ensure the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to run the enhancement.
  
  
  
  Check data consistency:
  
  Validate the data passed to the enhancement to ensure it meets expected formats and values.
  
  
  
  Deactivate or adjust enhancement (if necessary):
  
  If the enhancement is not critical, consider deactivating it temporarily to bypass the error.
  Alternatively, fix the enhancement code to handle the problematic scenario.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction codes:
  
  SE18 - BAdI Builder (to check BAdI implementations)
  SE19 - BAdI Implementation
  CMOD/SMOD - User exits
  ST22 - ABAP Runtime Error Analysis
  SE80 - Object Navigator (to browse enhancements and exits)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and KBAs:
  
  Search for the error message or enhancement name on the SAP Support Portal for specific notes.
  
  
  Enhancement Framework:
  
  Understanding the SAP Enhancement Framework helps in troubleshooting these errors. It includes BAdIs, user exits, and implicit enhancements.
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact enhancement or function exit name (the placeholders & in the message), I can help you with more specific guidance.