How To Fix GU392 - Generate program & first using &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GU - FI-SL utilities

• Message number: 392

• Message text: Generate program & first using &

What causes this issue?

You define the selection screens of program &V3& (line item selection)
using &V2& - the generator of &V1& (summary record display), since both
programs use the same selection screens, although the order and number
is determined during the generation of &V1&.

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?

Generate program &V1& using &V2&. There, you can initialize the
selection screens.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GU392 - Generate program & first using & ?

  The SAP error message GU392 ("Generate program & first using &") typically occurs when there is an attempt to execute a program or transaction that has not yet been generated or activated in the SAP system. This error is often related to custom programs or reports that have been created but not properly activated.
  Cause:
  
  Ungenerated Program: The program or report you are trying to execute has not been generated. This can happen if the program was recently created or modified.
  Transport Issues: If the program was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), it may not have been generated in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the program, leading to confusion with the error message.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Generate the Program:
  
  Go to the ABAP Editor (transaction SE38 or SE80).
  Enter the name of the program that is causing the error.
  Click on the "Activate" button (or use the menu option to activate).
  If the program is a report, ensure that it is generated by clicking on the "Generate" button.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the program was transported, ensure that the transport request was successfully imported into the target system.
  Check for any errors in the transport logs.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the program. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, you may need to debug the program to identify any underlying issues that could be causing the error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any documentation related to the program for specific instructions on how to generate or activate it.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE38 (ABAP Editor), SE80 (Object Navigator), SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE37 (Function Module).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific program or transaction.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages that may provide more context.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or ABAP development team for further assistance.