How To Fix ED538 - Program '&' stored temporarily

ED538 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ED - ABAP/4 Editor messages

• Message number: 538

• Message text: Program '&' stored temporarily

What causes this issue?

The program was buffered in a UNIX file.
Use the menu function <LS>Program -> Return</>, to import the program
into the editor again from the buffer.
When saving in the editor, a version of the program buffered in the
UNIX file is deleted automatically.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ED538 - Program '&' stored temporarily ?

  The SAP error message ED538, which states "Program '&' stored temporarily," typically occurs when a program or report is not available for execution in the SAP system. This can happen for several reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Program Deletion or Inaccessibility: The program may have been deleted or is not accessible due to authorization issues.
  Transport Issues: The program might be in a transport request that has not been released or imported into the target system.
  Development Environment: The program may exist only in a development environment and not yet transported to the quality or production environment.
  Temporary Storage: The program could be temporarily stored due to system maintenance or updates.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Program Existence: Verify if the program exists in the system by using transaction SE38 or SE80. If it does not exist, you may need to recreate it or transport it from another system.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to execute the program. You