How To Fix EC303 - Program & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EC - Development environment: Menu Painter

• Message number: 303

• Message text: Program & does not exist

What causes this issue?

You can only maintain the user interface for programs that have already
been created.

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?

Create the program in the ABAP Editor (SE38).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EC303 - Program & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message EC303, 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 Deletion: The program may 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 report.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the program.
  Transport Issues: The program might not have been included in the transport request or not properly imported into the target system.
  Development Environment: The program exists in the development environment but has not been moved to the quality or production environment.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Program Name: Verify that the program name is correct. Ensure there are no typos or incorrect characters.
  Check Program Existence: Use transaction SE38 or SE80 to check if the program exists in the system. If it does not, you may need to create it or transport it from another system.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the program. You can check this using transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  Transport Management: If the program is missing, check the transport logs to ensure that it was transported correctly. You may need to re-transport the program from the development system.
  Contact Development Team: If you are not able to resolve the issue, contact your SAP development team to investigate further. They may need to recreate the program or check the transport requests.
  
  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 the specific program or transaction you are trying to access.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or information that may help diagnose the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the EC303 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.