How To Fix EC121 - The status & of the program & has not been created

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EC - Development environment: Menu Painter

• Message number: 121

• Message text: The status & of the program & has not been created

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EC121 - The status & of the program & has not been created ?

  The SAP error message EC121, which states "The status & of the program & has not been created," typically occurs in the context of SAP ABAP programs and can be related to various issues, particularly in the areas of program execution, transport requests, or system configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Program Status Not Created: The program in question has not been activated or has not been assigned a status that allows it to be executed. This can happen if the program is newly created and not yet activated.
  Transport Issues: If the program was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to quality assurance), the status may not have been properly set during the transport process.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the program, leading to the system not recognizing the program's status.
  Development Environment Issues: The program might be in a development environment where it has not been fully developed or tested.
  
  Solution:
  
  Activate the Program: Ensure that the program is activated in the ABAP Workbench (SE80 or SE38). You can do this by navigating to the program and checking its status. If it is not activated, activate it.
  Check Transport Requests: If the program was transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the transport was successful and that the program's status was correctly set. You may need to re-transport the program or manually adjust its status.
  Review Authorizations: Verify that the user executing the program has the necessary authorizations. You can check this in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the program to identify any underlying issues that may be causing the status not to be recognized.
  Check for Dependencies: Ensure that all dependencies of the program (like function modules, classes, etc.) are also activated and available in the system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE80 (Object Navigator), SE38 (ABAP Editor), SE11 (Data Dictionary), and SE37 (Function Module).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for EC121 in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for documentation on program statuses and transport management.
  
  If the problem continues 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.