How To Fix BT074 - Program & is invalid or does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BT - Background processing messages

• Message number: 074

• Message text: Program & is invalid or does not exist

What causes this issue?

You have entered an ABAP/4 report name that is not known to the SAP
system. You may have mistyped the name, or the program has not yet been
created.

System Response

No action taken.

How to fix this error?

<DS:TRAN.SA38>Check the report name</> and correct your specification.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BT074 - Program & is invalid or does not exist ?

  The SAP error message BT074 ("Program & is invalid or does not exist") typically indicates that the system is unable to find or recognize a specified program. This can occur for various 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: The program name specified may be misspelled or incorrect.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the program.
  Transport Issues: The program may not have been included in the transport request or the transport may not have been imported correctly.
  Development Environment: The program may exist in a different environment (e.g., development but not in production).
  Namespace Issues: If the program is in a specific namespace, it may not be accessible due to configuration issues.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Program Existence:
  
  Use transaction code SE38 or SE80 to check if the program exists in the system. Enter the program name and see if it can be found.
  
  
  
  Verify Spelling:
  
  Double-check the spelling of the program name in the transaction or report where the error occurred.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the program. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the program was recently developed or modified, ensure that it has been transported correctly to the target system. Check the transport logs for any errors.
  
  
  
  Development Environment:
  
  If you are working in a non-production environment, ensure that the program has been created and activated in that environment.
  
  
  
  Namespace Configuration:
  
  If the program is in a specific namespace, ensure that the namespace is correctly configured and accessible.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Program:
  
  If the program is missing and cannot be found, you may need to recreate it or restore it from a backup if available.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE38: ABAP Editor - to check and execute programs.
  SE80: Object Navigator - to explore various objects including programs.
  SU53: Display Authorization Check - to check authorization issues.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to the specific program or error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.