How To Fix GPSC168 - User program &1 does not exist. Please check your entry

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GPSC - PSC Application

• Message number: 168

• Message text: User program &1 does not exist. Please check your entry

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GPSC168 - User program &1 does not exist. Please check your entry ?

  The SAP error message GPSC168, which states "User program &1 does not exist. Please check your entry," typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a program or transaction that is not recognized by the SAP system. This can happen for several reasons:
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Program Name: The program name entered may be misspelled or incorrect.
  Program Not Installed: The program may not be installed in the SAP system or may not be part of the current client.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the program.
  Transport Issues: If the program was recently transported from another system, it may not have been successfully imported.
  Program Deactivation: The program may have been deactivated or deleted from the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Program Name: Verify that the program name entered is correct. Ensure there are no typos or extra spaces.
  Search for Program: Use transaction SE38 or SE80 to search for the program. If it does not exist, it may need to be created or imported.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the program. This can be checked with the help of a security administrator.
  Transport Check: If the program was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure it was imported successfully.
  Contact Support: If the program is supposed to exist and you cannot find it, contact your SAP support team or administrator for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE38 (ABAP Editor), SE80 (Object Navigator), SU53 (Authorization Check).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to the specific program or transaction.
  Documentation: Review any documentation related to the program to ensure it is correctly set up in your environment.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these points, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis or development team for further investigation.