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