How To Fix ED538 - Program '&' stored temporarily

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• 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 may need to contact your SAP security team to check your user roles.
  Transport Management: If the program is in a transport request, ensure that the transport has been released and imported into the target system. You can check the transport logs for any issues.
  System Status: Check if the system is undergoing maintenance or if there are any known issues that might affect program execution.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use SE38 (ABAP Editor) or SE80 (Object Navigator) to check the program.
  Transport Organizer: Use transaction SE09 or SE10 to manage transport requests.
  Authorization Objects: Check for relevant authorization objects that might restrict access to the program.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the ED538 error and implement a solution.