How To Fix JO026 - Screen & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: JO - Project Information System: All Overviews

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Screen & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message JO026 - Screen & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message JO026, which states "Screen & does not exist," typically occurs when the system is trying to access a screen that is not defined or available in the specified program or transaction. This can happen for various reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Screen Definition: The screen number referenced in the program does not exist in the screen painter or has not been created.
  Incorrect Program/Transaction: The program or transaction code being executed may not be linked to the correct screen.
  Transport Issues: If the screen was recently transported from a development environment to a production environment, it may not have been included in the transport request.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the screen.
  Program Errors: There may be a coding error in the ABAP program that is trying to call the screen.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Screen Definition:
  
  Use transaction SE80 (Object Navigator) or SE41 (Menu Painter) to check if the screen exists in the program.
  If the screen is missing, you may need to create it or correct the program to reference the correct screen.
  
  
  
  Verify Program/Transaction:
  
  Ensure that the program or transaction code is correctly defined and linked to the appropriate screen.
  Check the transaction code in SE93 to see if it points to the correct program.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the screen was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the screen was included in the transport request.
  If it was not included, you may need to re-transport the screen.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the screen. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to the ABAP code, you can debug the program to see where the error is occurring and what screen it is trying to access.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or notes related to the program or transaction to see if there are known issues or updates.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE80 (Object Navigator), SE41 (Menu Painter), SE93 (Transaction Codes), SE38 (ABAP Editor).
  Debugging Tools: Use the ABAP debugger to step through the code and identify where the error occurs.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any notes related to the specific program or transaction that may address this issue.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or ABAP development team for further assistance.