How To Fix 88694 - Initializing program &1 was not started

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 88 - REA Processing

• Message number: 694

• Message text: Initializing program &1 was not started

What causes this issue?

Installation program &V1& necessary for this release has not been run.

System Response

The declaration is not executed.

How to fix this error?

Refer to the notes in the installation guide on the installation CD.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 88694 - Initializing program &1 was not started ?

  The SAP error message "88694 Initializing program &1 was not started" typically indicates that there was an issue with the initialization of a program or transaction in the SAP system. This error can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the program.
  Program Not Found: The specified program may not exist in the system or may have been deleted.
  Transport Issues: If the program was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that prevent the program from being initialized.
  System Errors: There could be underlying system errors or inconsistencies that are preventing the program from starting.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the program. This can be done by checking the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or SU53.
  
  
  Verify Program Existence: Use transaction SE38 or SE80 to check if the program exists in the system. If it does not, you may need to restore it or transport it from another system.
  
  
  Review Transport Logs: If the program was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that may indicate issues during the transport process.
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review any relevant configuration settings that may affect the program's execution. This may involve checking settings in transaction SPRO or other relevant configuration transactions.
  
  
  System Logs: Check the system logs (transaction SM21) for any related error messages or warnings that could provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can try to debug the program to see where the initialization is failing.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE38 (ABAP Editor), SE80 (Object Navigator), SU01 (User Maintenance), SU53 (Authorization Check), SM21 (System Log), SPRO (Customizing).
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific program or transaction to understand its requirements and dependencies.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.