How To Fix CACS_BATCH004 - Program &1 is not an executable program (program type '1')

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CACS_BATCH - Messages for Batch Scheduling

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Program &1 is not an executable program (program type '1')

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CACS_BATCH004 - Program &1 is not an executable program (program type '1') ?

  The SAP error message CACS_BATCH004 indicates that the program specified in the error message (denoted as &1) is not recognized as an executable program. This typically means that the program is either not activated, not defined correctly, or there is an issue with its type.
  Causes:
  
  Program Not Activated: The program may not have been activated in the SAP system. In SAP, programs must be activated before they can be executed.
  Incorrect Program Type: The program type might not be set correctly. For example, it should be of type '1' (executable) but is set to a different type.
  Transport Issues: If the program was transported from another system, there might have been issues during the transport process that caused it to be incorrectly defined.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the program may not have the necessary authorizations to run it.
  Development Environment: If the program is in a development environment, it may not be fully developed or tested.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Activate the Program:
  
  Go to the ABAP Editor (transaction SE38 or SE80).
  Enter the program name and check if it is activated. If not, activate it.
  
  
  
  Check Program Type:
  
  In the ABAP Editor, check the attributes of the program. Ensure that the program type is set to '1' (executable).
  If it is not, you may need to change the program type in the attributes.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Logs:
  
  If the program was transported, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate issues during the transport.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the program. You can check this in transaction SU53 or by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the program is still not working, consider debugging it to see if there are any runtime issues that might be causing the problem.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any documentation related to the program for additional context or specific instructions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE38 (ABAP Editor), SE80 (Object Navigator), SU53 (Authorization Check).
  Program Types: In SAP, programs can have different types, such as executable programs, include programs, function groups, etc. Ensure that the program is correctly classified.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or ABAP development team for further assistance.