How To Fix 37230 - & has an invalid program type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 37 - Screen Painter

• Message number: 230

• Message text: & has an invalid program type

What causes this issue?

The specified program name is the name of an include program (of type
I), subroutine pool (type S), a class (type K), or an interface (type
J).

System Response

Screens can only be created for programs of the following types:
1 Online program
M Module pool
F Function group

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

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 37230 - & has an invalid program type ?

  The SAP error message "37230 & has an invalid program type" typically indicates that there is an issue with the program type associated with a specific object or transaction in the SAP system. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to execute a report, transaction, or program that is not correctly defined or is incompatible with the current system settings.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Program Type: The program or transaction you are trying to execute may not be defined correctly in the system. This could be due to a missing or incorrect program type in the program attributes.
  Transport Issues: If the program was transported from another system, it might not have been transported correctly, leading to inconsistencies.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user might not have the necessary authorizations to execute the program, which can lead to misleading error messages.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system that prevent the program from being recognized correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Program Attributes: Go to the ABAP Editor (transaction SE38) and check the attributes of the program. Ensure that the program type is set correctly (e.g., executable program, include, function group, etc.).
  Transport Check: If the program was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors. You may need to re-transport the program or correct any issues in the transport request.
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the program. You can check this using transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can try to debug the program to see where it fails and gather more information about the error.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates available that resolve the issue.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot find a solution, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE38 (ABAP Editor), SE80 (Object Navigator), SU53 (Authorization Check), ST22 (Dump Analysis).
  SAP Notes: Always check for relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional context or solutions for specific error messages.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for the specific module or functionality you are working with, as it may provide insights into common issues and their resolutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the "37230 & has an invalid program type" error in your SAP system.