How To Fix GU040 - Exit program & missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GU - FI-SL utilities

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Exit program & missing

What causes this issue?

A user exit is defined in the variable field movements, but the program
needed for this does not exist.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Please check your field movements using customizing. If you want to use
a user exit, please create it in the above-mentioned program.
Afterwards, however, you must regenerate the coding because of the
field movement.
This coding is automatically generated when maintaining the field
movement in customizing, but can also be generated using program
RGBCFL00.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GU040 - Exit program & missing ?

  The SAP error message GU040 typically indicates that there is an issue with an exit program that is either missing or not properly configured. This error can occur in various contexts, often related to user exits or enhancements in SAP systems.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Exit Program: The exit program that is supposed to be called is not available in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The exit program may be configured incorrectly in the system settings.
  Transport Issues: If the exit program was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the exit program.
  System Upgrade: After an upgrade, some exit programs may become obsolete or incompatible.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Existence: Verify if the exit program exists in the system. You can do this by checking the relevant transaction codes (like SE80 or SE37) to see if the program is available.
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the exit program is correctly configured in the system. This may involve checking the settings in transaction codes like SMOD or CMOD.
  Transport Requests: If the exit program was supposed to be transported, check the transport requests to ensure that they were imported successfully.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the exit program. You can check this in transaction SU53 or by reviewing the user roles.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can set breakpoints to see where the error occurs and gather more information about the context of the error.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP notes or documentation related to the specific exit program to see if there are any known issues or additional configuration steps required.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot find a resolution, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  User Exits: User exits are predefined points in the SAP code where you can add your own custom code. They are often used to enhance standard SAP functionality.
  Enhancement Framework: SAP provides an enhancement framework that allows developers to add custom functionality without modifying the original code.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide guidance on related issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the GU040 error in your SAP system.