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Ethereum: AbiFunctionNotFoundError: Function “mint” not found on ABI. Make sure you are using the correct ABI and that the function exists on it

Published by Terlumun Aondover on February 7th, 2025.

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Ethereum Mint Function Not Found Error: A Common Issue

As a developer working with the Ethereum blockchain, you probably know the excitement of implementing smart contracts and interacting with the decentralized network. However, when it comes to creating new Ether (ETH), also known as creating a new account or wallet, you may encounter a frustrating error message. In this article, we will look at what the “abiFunctionNotFoundError: Function not found on ABI” error means and how to troubleshoot and find a solution.

What this error means

The “abiFunctionNotFoundError: Function ‘mint’ not found on ABI” error indicates that the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) is trying to call a function named “mint” from a specific ABI file. However, this function does not exist in that specific ABI.

For clarification:

“abi” refers to the ABI files used by the EVM.

“Function” refers to a smart contract function.

“Not found in ABI” means that the function is present in the codebase but is not accessible through the EVM.

The “mint” function is likely to be specific to a specific contract or module, and its implementation may differ from what is shown.

Troubleshooting Steps

To resolve this issue, follow these steps:

Check ABI: Double check that you are using the correct ABI file for your smart contract. Make sure it is the same as the one used by the EVM.

Check for Existence of Function: Use tools like solc (Solidity compiler) or ethers.js to check if the “mint” function exists in your codebase. You can check with the following command:

solc --version

or

npx ethers.js compile -- go to .js

Verify contract installation

: Make sure the smart contract is installed correctly and its functions are available from the EVM. For more information, see the blockchain explorer or the contract documentation.

Update dependencies

: Make sure you are using the latest versions of required libraries, such as solc or ethers.js. You can update them by running:

npm install --save solc@latest

or

fonal add solc@latest

Sample Use Cases

Let’s say we have a contract called “MintContract” with the following Abi file: “MintContract.abi”.


// MintContract.abi
pragma firmness ^0.8.0;
contract MintContract {
function mint() public payable {
// Code to mint ether…
}
}

To check if the “mint” function exists, we can use solc:

solc MintContract.sol --version

This should output the version of Solc we are using.

Alternatively, you can use “ethers.js” to compile and verify the contract:

npx ethers.js compile --bin MintContract.js

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If you followed these steps and are still experiencing issues, try:

Updating your Abi files to match the latest versions.

Recompiling your contracts with the latest solc or ethers.js version.

If you follow this troubleshooting guide, you should be able to resolve the “abiFunctionNotFoundError: Function ‘mint’ not found on ABI” error and successfully set up a new ether from your Ethereum smart contract.