How To Fix M2451 - Program reference for update program deleted in &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M2 - LIS: Generating and updating info structures

• Message number: 451

• Message text: Program reference for update program deleted in &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M2451 - Program reference for update program deleted in & ?

  The SAP error message M2451, which states "Program reference for update program deleted in &," typically occurs in the context of Material Management (MM) or Inventory Management (IM) when there is an issue with the update program associated with a specific transaction or process. This error indicates that the system is trying to reference an update program that has been deleted or is no longer available.
  Cause:
  
  Deleted Update Program: The most common cause is that the update program that the system is trying to call has been deleted or is not active in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the program was recently transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), it may not have been included in the transport request.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in configuration or settings related to the update program may lead to this error.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or modifications that reference the update program, and those modifications are not correctly implemented, it can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Program Existence: Verify if the update program exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction SE38 or SE80 to search for the program name.
  Transport Check: If the program was recently transported, ensure that the transport request was completed successfully and that the program is available in the target system.
  Restore Program: If the program was deleted accidentally, you may need to restore it from a backup or re-implement it if it was custom-developed.
  Review Custom Code: If there are custom developments that reference the update program, review the code to ensure it is correctly implemented and does not reference any deleted programs.
  Consult Documentation: Check SAP notes or documentation related to the specific transaction or process to see if there are any known issues or patches available.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE38 (ABAP Editor), SE80 (Object Navigator), and SM37 (Job Monitoring) to help diagnose the issue.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error M2451 in the SAP Support Portal for any specific fixes or recommendations.
  System Logs: Check system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the M2451 error and implement a solution to resolve it.