How To Fix DS017 - Program & does not exist

DS017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DS - Messages for Editing Text Elements in ABAP Programs

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Program & does not exist

What causes this issue?

The program you specified does not exist.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

If are creating a new program, acknowledge the message and continue.
If you are trying to access an existing program, check the spelling.
For a list of existing programs, select <LS>Utilties -> Find
program</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DS017 - Program & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message DS017, which states "Program & does not exist," typically occurs when the system is unable to find a specified program or report. This can happen for several reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Program Name Typo: The program name might have been entered incorrectly, leading to the system not being able to locate it.
  Program Not Activated: The program may not have been activated in the system, especially if it is a custom program.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the program.
  Transport Issues: If the program was recently transported from another system (like Development to Production), it may not have been transported correctly.
  Program Deletion: The program may have been deleted or is no longer available in the system.
  Namespace Issues: If the program is in a specific namespace, it may not be accessible due to configuration or authorization settings.
  
  Solutions:
  
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