How To Fix GT016 - Form & of external program & called ...

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GT - Database utilities

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Form & of external program & called ...

What causes this issue?

The object needs special handling. The specified external program is
called for this reason. The documentation for this program, which you
can read with transaction SE38, will provide you with information about
this handling.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GT016 - Form & of external program & called ... ?

  The SAP error message GT016 typically indicates an issue related to the external program that is being called from within SAP. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to execute a report, a transaction, or an interface that involves external programs or scripts.
  Cause:
  
  External Program Not Found: The specified external program may not be available in the expected directory or may not be installed on the system.
  Incorrect Path or Parameters: The path to the external program or the parameters being passed to it may be incorrect.
  Permissions Issues: The user executing the program may not have the necessary permissions to run the external program.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system that prevent the external program from being called correctly.
  System Environment: The environment in which the external program is supposed to run may not be set up correctly (e.g., missing environment variables).
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Program Availability: Ensure that the external program is installed and available in the specified path.
  Verify Path and Parameters: Double-check the path and parameters being passed to the external program in the SAP configuration.
  Review Permissions: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to execute the external program. This may involve checking operating system-level permissions.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in SAP related to the external program call. This may involve checking transaction codes like SM69 (External Commands) to ensure the command is set up correctly.
  Test Environment: If applicable, test the external program outside of SAP to ensure it runs correctly in its environment.
  Consult Logs: Check SAP application logs (transaction SLG1) or system logs for more detailed error messages that can provide additional context.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to the GT016 error.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to external commands and program execution for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other technical forums for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.