How To Fix KX973 - Program & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KX - EC-EIS/EC-BP: Data basis, data collection

• Message number: 973

• Message text: Program & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KX973 - Program & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message KX973, which states "Program & does not exist," typically occurs when the system is unable to find a specific program that is referenced in a transaction or report. This can happen for several reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Program Deletion: The program may have been deleted or not transported correctly to the system.
  Incorrect Program Name: There may be a typo or incorrect program name in the transaction or report.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the program.
  Transport Issues: The program might exist in the development environment but not in the production environment due to transport issues.
  System Configuration: The program may not be included in the current system configuration or client.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Program Existence:
  
  Use transaction SE38 or SE80 to check if the program exists in the system. Enter the program name and see if it can be found.
  
  
  
  Verify Transport Requests:
  
  If the program is missing, check if it was supposed to be transported from another system (like Development to Quality or Production). Ensure that the transport request was released and imported correctly.
  
  
  
  Correct Program Name:
  
  Double-check the transaction or report that is calling the program to ensure that the program name is spelled correctly.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the program. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult with Basis Team:
  
  If the program is missing, consult with your SAP Basis team to see if there are any issues with the system or if the program needs to be restored.
  
  
  
  Check Client Settings:
  
  Ensure that you are in the correct client where the program is supposed to exist. Sometimes, programs are client-specific.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE38 (ABAP Editor), SE80 (Object Navigator), ST22 (Dump Analysis), SU53 (Authorization Check).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to the specific program or error message.
  Debugging: If you have access, you can debug the transaction to see where the error is being triggered.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to escalate the issue to your SAP support team or consult SAP support for further assistance.