How To Fix BT606 - Ext. prog.: &1&2&3&4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BT - Background processing messages

• Message number: 606

• Message text: Ext. prog.: &1&2&3&4

What causes this issue?

This message relays a log entry from the external program or the
control program.

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?

This message does not necessarily indicate an error. This depends on
the actual contents of the message.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BT606 - Ext. prog.: &1&2&3&4 ?

  The SAP error message BT606 typically indicates an issue related to external programs or interfaces in the SAP system. The message format BT606 Ext. prog.: &1&2&3&4 suggests that it is related to an external program that is being called or executed, and the placeholders (&1, &2, &3, &4) usually represent specific details about the error, such as the name of the external program, the parameters being passed, or other relevant information.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Incorrect Program Path: The external program may not be located in the specified path, or the path may be incorrectly configured in the SAP system.
  Permission Issues: The user executing the program may not have the necessary permissions to run the external program.
  Program Errors: The external program itself may have bugs or issues that prevent it from executing correctly.
  Parameter Issues: Incorrect parameters being passed to the external program can lead to execution failures.
  Environment Issues: The environment in which the external program is running (e.g., missing libraries, incompatible versions) may not be set up correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Program Path: Verify that the path to the external program is correct in the SAP configuration. Ensure that the program exists at that location.
  Review Permissions: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to execute the external program. This may involve checking operating system-level permissions as well.
  Debug the External Program: If you have access to the source code of the external program, debug it to identify any issues that may be causing it to fail.
  Validate Parameters: Check the parameters being passed to the external program. Ensure they are correct and in the expected format.
  Check Environment Setup: Ensure that the environment where the external program runs is correctly set up, including any required libraries or dependencies.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the BT606 error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SM21 (System Log) or ST22 (Dump Analysis) to gather more information about the error and its context.
  Logs: Review the application logs and system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.