How To Fix G0289 - Program &2, assigned to custom task &1, does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G0 - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 289

• Message text: Program &2, assigned to custom task &1, does not exist

What causes this issue?

Custom task &V1& is assigned to the program &V2&. However, program &V2&
does not exist in the system. Thus, the custom task cannot be executed.

System Response

Error

How to fix this error?

Either create program &V2& or assign task &V1& to an existing program
(Customizing under "Custom Tasks").

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G0289 - Program &2, assigned to custom task &1, does not exist ?

  The SAP error message G0289 indicates that a specific program associated with a custom task does not exist in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's authorization and task management, where a user is trying to access a program or transaction that is not available or has not been properly defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Program: The program specified in the error message has not been created or has been deleted from the system.
  Incorrect Task Assignment: The custom task may be incorrectly assigned to a program that does not exist.
  Transport Issues: If the program was recently transported from another system, the transport may not have included the program or it may have failed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the program, leading to the perception that it does not exist.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Program Existence:
  
  Use transaction SE38 or SE80 to check if the program exists in the system. If it does not, you may need to create it or restore it from a backup or transport request.
  
  
  
  Verify Task Assignment:
  
  Check the custom task assignment in transaction PFCG (Profile Generator) to ensure that it is correctly linked to the appropriate program.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the program was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the transport was successful and that the program was included.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the program. You can check this in transaction SU53 (Authorization Check) after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can set breakpoints in the relevant areas to see where the error is being triggered and gather more context.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or notes related to the custom task and program to ensure that all necessary steps have been followed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE38: ABAP Editor to check for program existence.
  SE80: Object Navigator for a broader view of objects.
  PFCG: Profile Generator for managing roles and authorizations.
  SU53: Authorization check to diagnose authorization issues.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific program or task.
  
  
  Custom Development: If the program is custom-developed, ensure that the development team is aware of the issue and can provide support.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the G0289 error and implement a solution to resolve it.