How To Fix J5013 - Sender program & does not exist for this transfer

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J5 - External Data Transfer

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Sender program & does not exist for this transfer

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J5013 - Sender program & does not exist for this transfer ?

  The SAP error message J5013, which states "Sender program & does not exist for this transfer," typically occurs in the context of data transfer processes, particularly when dealing with IDocs or other data transfer mechanisms in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the specified sender program that is supposed to be associated with the data transfer.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Sender Program Name: The sender program name specified in the transfer might be incorrect or misspelled.
  Configuration Issues: The sender program may not be properly configured in the system, or it may not be defined in the relevant configuration tables.
  Missing or Inactive Program: The sender program might not exist in the system, or it could be inactive or deleted.
  Transport Issues: If the sender program was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Sender Program Name: Check the sender program name in the transfer configuration. Ensure that it is correctly spelled and matches the expected name in the system.
  Check Configuration: Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (e.g., transaction codes like WE20 for partner profiles) and verify that the sender program is correctly defined and active.
  Review Program Existence: Use transaction SE38 or SE80 to check if the sender program exists in the system. If it does not exist, you may need to create it or restore it from a backup.
  Check Transport Logs: If the program was recently transported, review the transport logs for any errors or issues that may have occurred during the transport process.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module or process you are working with for any additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as WE20 (Partner Profiles), WE21 (Port Definition), and WE02 (IDoc Display) for monitoring and troubleshooting IDocs.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error J5013 in the SAP Support Portal for any specific fixes or recommendations provided by SAP.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other SAP users.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.