How To Fix ED235 - The master program is not an executable program.

ED235 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ED - ABAP/4 Editor messages

• Message number: 235

• Message text: The master program is not an executable program.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ED235 - The master program is not an executable program. ?

  The SAP error message ED235, which states "The master program is not an executable program," typically occurs in the context of SAP ABAP programming and is related to the execution of a program that is not set up correctly as an executable.
  
  Cause:
  
  Program Type: The program you are trying to execute is not defined as an executable program in the SAP system. In SAP, programs can be classified into different types, such as executable, include, function group, etc. Only executable programs can be run directly.
  Missing Attributes: The program may be missing the necessary attributes or settings that define it as an executable program.
  Transport Issues: If the program was transported from another system, it might not have been properly configured in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the program, leading to confusion about the program's status.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Program Attributes:
  
  Go to the ABAP Editor (transaction