How To Fix >4277 - INIT module not specified in table &1 (program &2 application &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >4 - SAP File Transfer Protocol

• Message number: 277

• Message text: INIT module not specified in table &1 (program &2 application &3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >4277 - INIT module not specified in table &1 (program &2 application &3) ?

  The SAP error message "4277 INIT module not specified in table &1 (program &2 application &3)" typically indicates that there is a missing or incorrectly configured initialization module in the specified table. This error can occur in various contexts, often related to the configuration of the SAP system or specific applications.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Initialization Module: The specified initialization module is not defined in the relevant configuration table.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the application or program may be incorrect, leading to the system not being able to find the required initialization module.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that led to missing entries.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or modifications, they may not have been properly implemented or registered.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration Tables: 
  
  Identify the table mentioned in the error message (denoted by &1) and check if the initialization module is correctly defined.
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to view the table and its entries.
  
  
  
  Review Program and Application:
  
  Check the program (denoted by &2) and application (denoted by &3) to ensure that they are correctly configured to reference the initialization module.
  Ensure that the program is correctly set up to call the initialization module.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or missing objects.
  Re-import the transport if necessary or manually add the missing entries.
  
  
  
  Custom Code Review:
  
  If there are custom developments, review the code to ensure that it correctly references the initialization module.
  Make sure that any custom initialization logic is properly implemented.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific application or module to see if there are any known issues or additional configuration steps required.
  
  
  
  SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if it is a production system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), SE37 (Function Module), SE38 (ABAP Program).
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  System Logs: Check system logs (transaction SM21) for any related errors that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message.