How To Fix KF198 - Program & could not be generated

KF198 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KF -

• Message number: 198

• Message text: Program & could not be generated

What causes this issue?

The system encountered an error while generating program &V1&. The
following message describes the error.

System Response

Program &V1& could not be generated.

How to fix this error?

If you have access to OSS, look for a note that solves the problem by
searching for the key words "&V1&".
Otherwise contact the hotline.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

KF198 - Details

• The SAP error message KF198, which states "Program & could not be generated," typically occurs in the context of the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) environment. This error indicates that there was an issue with generating a program or report, often related to the InfoProvider or query definition.
  Causes of Error KF198
  
  
  Missing or Incomplete Objects: The program or report may depend on certain objects (like InfoObjects, InfoProviders, or queries) that are missing or not fully defined.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to generate the program.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the objects were transported from one system to another, there may be inconsistencies or missing dependencies.
  
  
  Syntax Errors: There could be syntax errors in the ABAP code or in the query definition that prevent the program from being generated.
  
  
  Database Issues: Problems with the underlying database, such as connectivity issues or missing tables, can also lead to this