How To Fix BA142 - Read program & does not exist


BA142 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: BA - Data Archiving

  • Message number: 142

  • Message text: Read program & does not exist

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  • 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.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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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

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