How To Fix KY279 - Program & could not be started

KY279 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KY - Messages for SAP-EIS: Presentation

• Message number: 279

• Message text: Program & could not be started

What causes this issue?

An error occurred in program &V1& when it was started.

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?

Check whether program &V1& has been installed correctly.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KY279 - Program & could not be started ?

  The SAP error message KY279, which states "Program & could not be started," typically indicates that there is an issue with the execution of a program or report in the SAP system. This error can arise from various causes, and here are some common reasons along with potential solutions:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the program.
  Program Not Found: The program or report may not exist in the system or may have been deleted.
  Transport Issues: If the program was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  Syntax Errors: There could be syntax errors in the program code that prevent it from being executed.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system that prevent the program from running.
  Background Job Issues: If the program is being executed as a background job, there may be issues with the job scheduling