How To Fix GD188 - Generated program: &1

GD188 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GD - EDT: External data transfer

• Message number: 188

• Message text: Generated program: &1

What causes this issue?

The program executing data transfer is an ABAP/4 program.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

GD188 - Details

• The SAP error message GD188, which states "Generated program: &1," typically indicates that there is an issue with a generated program in the SAP system. This error can occur in various contexts, often related to issues with ABAP programs or reports that have been generated dynamically.
  
  Cause:
  
  Program Generation Issues: The error may arise if there is a problem during the generation of an ABAP program. This could be due to syntax errors, missing objects, or other inconsistencies in the code.
  Transport Issues: If the program was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may be missing dependencies or objects that were not included in the transport.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the generated program.
  Database Issues: Problems with the underlying database, such as missing tables or fields, can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Program: Review the generated program indicated by