How To Fix CNV_PE_PCL020 - Batch job &1/&2 could not be created; program &3 does not exist

CNV_PE_PCL020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_PE_PCL - Messages for PE<->PCL interaction

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Batch job &1/&2 could not be created; program &3 does not exist

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CNV_PE_PCL020 - Details

• The SAP error message CNV_PE_PCL020 indicates that a batch job could not be created because the specified program does not exist. This error typically occurs during data migration or conversion processes, particularly when using the SAP Landscape Transformation (SLT) or other data migration tools.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Program: The program specified in the error message (&3) does not exist in the SAP system. This could be due to:
  
  The program was not transported to the system.
  The program was deleted or is inactive.
  There is a typo in the program name.
  
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the job may not have the necessary authorizations to create or execute the specified program.
  
  
  Incorrect Job Configuration: The job configuration might be incorrect, leading to the system trying to reference a non-existent program.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Program Existence:
  
  Check if the program specified in the error message exists in the SAP system. You can do this by using transaction code SE38 or SE80 to search