How To Fix GD418 - Program &1 does not exist and cannot be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GD - EDT: External data transfer

• Message number: 418

• Message text: Program &1 does not exist and cannot be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GD418 - Program &1 does not exist and cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message GD418 ("Program &1 does not exist and cannot be deleted") typically occurs when you attempt to delete a program that the system cannot find. This can happen for several reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Non-Existent Program: The program you are trying to delete does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo in the program name or because the program was never created.
  Transport Issues: If the program was part of a transport request that was not successfully imported, it may not exist in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to view or delete the program, leading to the system not recognizing it.
  Object Deletion: The program might have been deleted by another user or process, and you are trying to delete it again.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Program Name: Double-check the program name you are trying to delete for any typos or errors.
  Check Existence: Use transaction SE38 or SE80 to check if the program actually exists in the system. If it does not, you cannot delete it.
  Transport Logs: If the program was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the transport was successful and that the program exists in the target system.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to delete programs. You may need to contact your SAP security team for assistance.
  System Logs: Check system logs or change logs to see if there are any entries related to the program that might provide more context on its status.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE38: For managing ABAP programs.
  SE80: For managing various objects including programs.
  SE11: For checking database tables if the program is related to any data structure.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for more information on program management and deletion processes.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or development team for further investigation.