How To Fix ED016 - Program name is blank

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ED - ABAP/4 Editor messages

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Program name is blank

What causes this issue?

An empty program name was transferred to the editor during the call.

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?

Check the editor call.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ED016 - Program name is blank ?

  The SAP error message ED016, which states "Program name is blank," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) or when dealing with IDocs (Intermediate Documents). This error indicates that the system is expecting a program name to be specified, but it is not provided, leading to issues in processing the EDI or IDoc.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The program name may not be configured correctly in the relevant settings for EDI or IDoc processing.
  Incorrect Mapping: The mapping of the EDI message type to the corresponding program may be missing or incorrectly set up.
  Custom Development Issues: If there are custom programs or enhancements, they may not be returning the expected program name.
  Data Issues: The data being processed may not contain the necessary information, leading to a blank program name.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check EDI/IDoc Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code WE20 (Partner Profiles) and ensure that the partner profile is correctly configured with the appropriate program