How To Fix BA142 - Read program & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BA - Data Archiving

• Message number: 142

• Message text: Read program & does not exist

What causes this issue?

The read program &V1& does not exist in the library.

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?

Check the program name and the corresponding entries in the table
ARCH_RPGR (transaction AOBJ) or ADMI_REPO.
If the program &V1& was deleted from the program library then you
should maintain the tables named above correspondingly.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BA142 - Read program & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message BA142, which states "Read program & does not exist," typically occurs when the system is unable to find a specified program or report that is supposed to be executed. This can happen for several reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Program Deletion: The program may have been deleted or not transported correctly to the system.
  Incorrect Program Name: There might be a typo or incorrect program name specified in the transaction or report.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the program.
  Transport Issues: If the program was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request.
  Development Environment: The program may exist in the development environment but not in the production or quality assurance environments.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Program Existence:
  
  Use transaction SE38 or SE80 to check if the program exists in the system. Enter the program name and see if it can be found.
  
  
  
  Verify Program Name:
  
  Double-check the program name for any typos or errors. Ensure that the correct program is being called.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the program. This can be checked using transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Transport the Program:
  
  If the program is missing due to transport issues, ensure that it is included in the transport request and that the transport has been successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult with Development Team:
  
  If the program is supposed to exist but cannot be found, consult with the development team to see if it has been moved, renamed, or deleted.
  
  
  
  Check for System Errors:
  
  Sometimes, system errors or inconsistencies can cause this issue. Running a consistency check or consulting with your Basis team may help.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE38: ABAP Editor (to check for the program)
  SE80: Object Navigator (to explore the program and its components)
  SU53: Authorization Check (to see if there are authorization issues)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for "BA142" in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Logs and Traces: Review system logs (transaction SM21) or developer traces (transaction ST22) for any additional information that might help diagnose the issue.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the BA142 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.