How To Fix DB791 - Program & is a subroutine pool (type 'S')

DB791 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DB - Messages for logical databases and background processing

• Message number: 791

• Message text: Program & is a subroutine pool (type 'S')

What causes this issue?

The program &V1& has type 'S' and therefore has no select-options or
parameters.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB791 - Program & is a subroutine pool (type 'S') ?

  The SAP error message DB791 typically indicates that there is an issue related to a program or subroutine pool in the SAP system. This error can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause and potential solutions can help in resolving the issue.
  
  Cause:
  
  Program Type Mismatch: The error message suggests that the program being referenced is of type 'S' (subroutine pool), but there may be an expectation for it to be of a different type (like an executable program).
  Missing or Inactive Program: The program or subroutine pool may not exist in the system, or it may be inactive.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the program or access the subroutine pool.
  Transport Issues: If the program was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that caused it to be incomplete or corrupted.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Program Existence: Verify that the program or subroutine