How To Fix BUS_LOCATOR104 - Error in customizing for search ID '&1'; program '&2' does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BUS_LOCATOR - Locator: Messages and MESSAGE INTO Texts

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Error in customizing for search ID '&1'; program '&2' does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BUS_LOCATOR104 - Error in customizing for search ID '&1'; program '&2' does not exist ?

  The SAP error message BUS_LOCATOR104 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a search ID in the Business Object (BO) framework. Specifically, the error states that the program associated with the search ID does not exist. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when a search ID is incorrectly configured or when the associated program has been deleted or is not activated.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Program: The program specified in the search ID configuration does not exist in the system. This could be due to deletion or transport issues.
  Incorrect Configuration: The search ID may be incorrectly configured, pointing to a non-existent or incorrect program.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, the program may not have been included in the transport request.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the program.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Program Existence:
  
  Use transaction code SE38 or SE80 to check if the program specified in the error message exists in the system.
  If the program is missing, you may need to restore it from a backup or transport it from another system.
  
  
  
  Review Search ID Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SWO1 (Business Object Builder) and check the configuration for the search ID mentioned in the error message.
  Ensure that the program name is correctly specified and that it points to a valid program.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  If the program is missing, you may need to create a new transport request that includes the missing program.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to execute the program.
  Check the authorization objects related to the program and the search ID.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the configuration is failing. You can set breakpoints in the relevant programs to trace the execution flow.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWO1: Business Object Builder
  SE38: ABAP Editor
  SE80: Object Navigator
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Business Object Framework and Search ID configuration for more detailed guidance.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the BUS_LOCATOR104 error and implement the necessary solution.