How To Fix GW059 - No programs to be started were defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GW - Message Texts for Gateway

• Message number: 059

• Message text: No programs to be started were defined

What causes this issue?

No program was defined that should start and check the gateway. you can
use profile parameter gw/startup to define a file that contains
statements for starting programs. See the profile parameter
documentation for information about details and functionality.

Procedure for System Administrators

Create a file with the appropriate statements.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GW059 - No programs to be started were defined ?

  The SAP error message GW059: No programs to be started were defined typically occurs in the context of the SAP Gateway or when trying to execute a program or transaction that is not properly configured. This error indicates that the system cannot find any programs associated with the action you are trying to perform.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Program Definition: The program or transaction you are trying to execute has not been defined in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the program.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration for the SAP Gateway or the specific program may be incomplete or incorrect.
  Transport Issues: If the program was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly activated or configured in the target system.
  Incorrect URL or Service: If you are accessing a service via OData or a similar interface, the service may not be correctly defined or activated.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Program Definition:
  
  Verify that the program or transaction you are trying to execute is defined in the system. You can do this by checking the transaction codes or program names in the SAP GUI.
  Use transaction SE38 or SE80 to look for the program.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the program. You can check this using transaction SU53 after the error occurs to see if there are any authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you are working with SAP Gateway, check the configuration in transaction /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE to ensure that the service is properly defined and activated.
  Ensure that the relevant RFC destinations are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the program was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported and activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Check OData Services:
  
  If you are accessing an OData service, ensure that the service is registered and activated. You can do this in transaction /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can set breakpoints in the relevant program to see where the execution fails.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to the error message GW059. SAP Notes often provide specific fixes or workarounds.
  SAP Community: The SAP Community forums can be a valuable resource for finding similar issues faced by other users and the solutions they found.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for the specific module or functionality you are working with to ensure that all necessary configurations are in place.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the GW059 error and implement a solution. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or technical team for further assistance.