How To Fix E4049 - Program & is referenced & times by an external Perform

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E4 - Program maintenance functions within development system

• Message number: 049

• Message text: Program & is referenced & times by an external Perform

What causes this issue?

You tried to copy or rename a program which contains includes.
The program names you chose are not unique.

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?

Please ensure that all program names are unique.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E4049 - Program & is referenced & times by an external Perform ?

  The SAP error message E4049 typically indicates that a program is being referenced or called by an external performance (such as a background job or an external system) but is not available or cannot be executed. This can happen for several reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Program Not Active: The program may not be active in the system. This can occur if it has been deleted or not properly transported to the environment.
  Authorization Issues: The user or the external system may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the program.
  Transport Issues: If the program was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  Program Deactivation: The program might have been deactivated or set to a status that prevents it from being executed.
  Dependencies Missing: The program may depend on other objects (like function modules, classes, etc.) that are not available or active.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Program Status: Verify that the program is active in the system. You can do this by using transaction SE38 or SE80 to check the program's status.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user or external system has the necessary authorizations to execute the program. You can check this using transaction SU53 or SUIM.
  Transport Verification: If the program was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or issues. Ensure that all dependencies were also transported.
  Reactivation: If the program has been deactivated, you may need to reactivate it. This can be done in the ABAP Workbench.
  Check Dependencies: Ensure that all dependent objects are available and active. You can use transaction SE80 to check for dependencies.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE38 (ABAP Editor), SE80 (Object Navigator), SU53 (Authorization Check), ST22 (Dump Analysis).
  Logs and Traces: Check the system logs (transaction SM21) and short dump analysis (transaction ST22) for any additional information related to the error.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.