How To Fix 3G857 - A program from category &1 cannot be the start program

3G857 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3G - Payroll: International

• Message number: 857

• Message text: A program from category &1 cannot be the start program

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3G857 - Details

• The SAP error message 3G857 indicates that a program from a specific category cannot be set as the start program. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's transaction management or when trying to execute a program that is not intended to be run directly.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Program Category Restrictions: The program you are trying to execute is categorized in a way that it is not allowed to be run as a start program. For example, it might be a report or a function module that is not designed to be executed directly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the program.
  Configuration Settings: The program might be configured in such a way that it requires certain parameters or conditions to be met before it can be executed.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Program Type: Verify the type of