How To Fix M2791 - Reference program & not found

M2791 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 791

• Message text: Reference program & not found

What causes this issue?

A serious internal error occurred.
When you create a new function group, Include programs are generated.
The Include program &V1&, however, does not exist.

System Response

The current activity was canceled.

How to fix this error?

Check in OSS to see if any notes exist for this error.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M2791 - Reference program & not found ?

  The SAP error message M2791, which states "Reference program & not found," typically occurs in the context of Material Management (MM) or related modules when the system is unable to locate a specified reference program. This can happen for various reasons, including configuration issues, missing programs, or incorrect settings.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Reference Program: The specified reference program may not exist in the system or may have been deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the program may be incorrect, leading to the system being unable to find the reference.
  Transport Issues: If the program was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the reference program.
  System Errors: There may be underlying system errors or inconsistencies that are causing the program to be unrecognized.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Program Existence: Verify if the reference program exists in the system. You can do