How To Fix 37203 - Program & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 37 - Screen Painter

• Message number: 203

• Message text: Program & does not exist

What causes this issue?

Program not yet created.

System Response

Before you can create screens for a module pool or report, the module
pool or report itself must already exist.

How to fix this error?

Create the program first.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 37203 - Program & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message "37203 Program & does not exist" typically indicates that the system is unable to find a specified program or report that is being called or executed. This can occur for various reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Program Deletion: The program may have been deleted or not transported correctly to the system.
  Incorrect Program Name: There may be a typo or incorrect program name specified in the transaction or report.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the program.
  Transport Issues: The program might exist in the development environment but has not been transported to the production environment.
  Namespace Issues: The program might be in a different namespace that is not accessible in the current context.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Program Existence:
  
  Use transaction code SE38 or SE80 to check if the program exists in the system. Enter the program name and see if it can be found.
  
  
  
  Verify Program Name:
  
  Double-check the program name for any typos or errors. Ensure that the correct name is being used.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the program. This can be checked using transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Transport the Program:
  
  If the program exists in the development environment but not in production, ensure that it is included in a transport request and that the transport has been successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Namespace Verification:
  
  If the program is in a custom namespace, ensure that the namespace is correctly configured and accessible.
  
  
  
  Check for Deletion:
  
  If the program was deleted, you may need to restore it from a backup or re-create it if possible.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE38 (ABAP Editor), SE80 (Object Navigator), SU53 (Authorization Check), ST22 (Dump Analysis).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message. You can search for the error message number in the SAP Support Portal.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or development team for further investigation.