How To Fix ES256 - Program & does not exist and has been deleted from the display

ES256 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ES - ABAP Workbench: Repository Information System

• Message number: 256

• Message text: Program & does not exist and has been deleted from the display

What causes this issue?

There is an inconsistency in the system.
When deleting the program, not all table entries were deleted. The
where-used list shows that this program is still used. The incorrect
table entries were deleted and the program was deleted from the list.

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?

Choose 'Refresh'.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ES256 - Program & does not exist and has been deleted from the display ?

  The SAP error message ES256 typically indicates that a program or object you are trying to access does not exist or has been deleted from the system. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to execute a report, access a transaction, or run a program in the ABAP environment.
  Causes:
  
  Program Deletion: The program or object has been deleted from the SAP system.
  Transport Issues: The program may not have been transported correctly from the development environment to the production environment.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the program, leading to the perception that it does not exist.
  Incorrect Naming: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the program or transaction code you are trying to access.
  Namespace Issues: The program might be in a different namespace that is not accessible to the user or the current system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Program Existence: Verify if the program still