How To Fix AD558 - Maximum number of programs that can be generated reached

AD558 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AD - Data Dictionary application messages

• Message number: 558

• Message text: Maximum number of programs that can be generated reached

What causes this issue?

Subprograms are generated and executed by the transaction for the
selection. The maximum number of subprograms that can be generated has
been reached.

System Response

Error message

How to fix this error?

Start the transaction again. All options will be available again.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AD558 - Maximum number of programs that can be generated reached ?

  The SAP error message AD558, which states "Maximum number of programs that can be generated reached," typically occurs when the system has reached the limit for the number of ABAP programs that can be generated in the SAP environment. This limit is set to prevent excessive resource consumption and maintain system performance.
  
  Cause:
  
  Program Limit Reached: Each SAP system has a predefined limit on the number of ABAP programs that can be generated. When this limit is reached, new programs cannot be generated, leading to the error message.
  Development Environment: This issue is more common in development environments where many temporary or test programs are created and not deleted.
  System Configuration: The configuration settings for the maximum number of programs may be set too low for the current development needs.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Delete Unused Programs: Review the list of existing programs and delete any that are no longer needed. This can be done using transaction SE38 or