How To Fix KF851 - Program name &1 is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KF -

• Message number: 851

• Message text: Program name &1 is invalid

What causes this issue?

You tried to generate program &V1&. However, the name entered is not
permitted for a generated program.
Possible cause:
The name of the program to be generated starts with RKEV. However, this
prefix is reserved for CO-PA sample programs and therefore cannot be
used.

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?

Change the name of the program to be generated.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KF851 - Program name &1 is invalid ?

  The SAP error message KF851, which states "Program name &1 is invalid," typically occurs when there is an issue with the program name being referenced in a transaction or report. This error can arise in various contexts, such as when executing a report, running a transaction, or during batch processing.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Program Name: The program name specified does not exist in the SAP system or is misspelled.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the specified program.
  Transport Issues: The program may not have been transported correctly from the development environment to the production environment.
  Program Deletion: The program may have been deleted or is not active in the system.
  Namespace Issues: The program might be in a different namespace that is not accessible to the user.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Program Name: Verify that the program name is correct. Ensure there are no typos or incorrect characters.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the program. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with the security team.
  Transport Verification: If the program was recently developed or modified, check if it has been properly transported to the environment you are working in. Use transaction SE09 or SE10 to check transport requests.
  Program Activation: If the program exists but is inactive, it may need to be activated. This can be done in transaction SE38 or SE80.
  Namespace Check: If the program is in a custom namespace, ensure that the user has access to that namespace.
  Consult Documentation: If the program is part of a standard SAP package, consult the SAP documentation or support for any known issues or updates.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE38 (ABAP Editor), SE80 (Object Navigator), SU53 (Authorization Check), SE09/SE10 (Transport Organizer).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to the specific program or transaction you are trying to execute.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the KF851 error in your SAP system.