How To Fix >4097 - Program &1: Screen &2 deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >4 - SAP File Transfer Protocol

• Message number: 097

• Message text: Program &1: Screen &2 deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >4097 - Program &1: Screen &2 deleted ?

  The SAP error message "4097 Program &1: Screen &2 deleted" typically indicates that a screen (or a dialog screen) associated with a specific program has been deleted or is no longer available in the system. This can happen for various reasons, such as changes in the program, deletion of the screen in the screen painter, or transport issues.
  Cause:
  
  Screen Deletion: The screen referenced in the error message has been deleted from the program.
  Transport Issues: If the program was transported from one system to another, the screen might not have been included in the transport request.
  Development Changes: Changes made in the development environment that were not properly transported to the quality or production environment.
  Program Errors: The program might have been modified incorrectly, leading to references to non-existent screens.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Program and Screen: 
  
  Use transaction SE80 (Object Navigator) or SE38 (ABAP Editor) to check the program and see if the screen still exists.
  If the screen has been deleted, you may need to recreate it or restore it from a backup if available.
  
  
  
  Transport Request:
  
  If the program was transported, check the transport request to ensure that all necessary objects, including screens, were included.
  If the screen is missing in the target system, you may need to transport it again.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to the ABAP debugger, you can set breakpoints in the program to see where the error occurs and gather more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Check for Modifications:
  
  If the program has been modified, check for any custom enhancements or modifications that might have affected the screen.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any documentation related to the program and screen to understand the intended functionality and any recent changes.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE80 (Object Navigator), SE38 (ABAP Editor), SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE37 (Function Builder).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.