How To Fix ASTAT005 - Specify a valid master program

ASTAT005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ASTAT - Messages for Application-Triggered Statistics

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Specify a valid master program

What causes this issue?

The selected name &V1& is not an existing program, function group,
class, or logical database.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Choose a valid name, or correct the object type.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ASTAT005 - Specify a valid master program ?

  The SAP error message ASTAT005 ("Specify a valid master program") typically occurs when there is an issue with the configuration or execution of a master program in the SAP system. This error can arise in various contexts, such as during the execution of a transaction or when trying to run a report.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Program Name: The program name specified in the transaction or report is incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Missing Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the specified program.
  Program Not Active: The program may not be active or may have been deleted or not properly transported to the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to the master program.
  Transport Issues: If the program was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Program Name: Check the program name you are trying to execute.