How To Fix COM_SET_ATTRIBUTE004 - Program &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_SET_ATTRIBUTE - Fragment

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Program &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_SET_ATTRIBUTE004 - Program &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message COM_SET_ATTRIBUTE004 with the description "Program &1 does not exist" typically indicates that the system is trying to access a program or report that is not available in the SAP system. This can happen for several reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Program Deletion: The program might have been deleted or not transported correctly to the system.
  Incorrect Program Name: There may be a typo or incorrect program name specified in the transaction or configuration.
  Missing Transport: The program might exist in the development environment but has not been transported to the quality or production environment.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the program, leading to the system not recognizing it.
  Namespace Issues: The program might be in a different namespace that is not accessible in the current context.
  
  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 Transport Requests:
  
  If the program is missing, check the transport requests to ensure that the program was included and successfully transported to the target system.
  
  
  
  Correct Program Name:
  
  Double-check the program name in the configuration or transaction where the error occurred. Ensure there are no typos or incorrect references.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the program. You can check this using transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Namespace Verification:
  
  If the program is in a custom namespace, ensure that the namespace is correctly configured and accessible.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Program:
  
  If the program was deleted and is essential for business processes, you may need to recreate it or restore it from a backup if available.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE38 (ABAP Editor), SE80 (Object Navigator), SU53 (Authorization Check), ST22 (Dump Analysis).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message. You can search for the error message number in the SAP Support Portal.
  Debugging: If you have access, you can debug the program or transaction that is triggering this error to get more context on why it is looking for the missing program.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.