How To Fix MQ081 - SUBMIT job: & program not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MQ - Messages for Euro Changeover Package

• Message number: 081

• Message text: SUBMIT job: & program not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MQ081 - SUBMIT job: & program not found ?

  The SAP error message "MQ081 SUBMIT job: & program not found" typically indicates that the system is unable to locate the specified program or report that is being called in a background job or a submit statement. This can happen for several reasons. Here’s a breakdown of potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  
  Program Not Activated: The program might not be activated in the SAP system. If the program is newly created or modified, it needs to be activated before it can be executed.
  
  
  Incorrect Program Name: There may be a typo or incorrect name in the job submission. Ensure that the program name is spelled correctly and matches the name in the system.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user submitting the job may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the program.
  
  
  Program Not in the Correct Namespace: If the program is in a custom namespace, ensure that the namespace is correctly referenced.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the program was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or may not exist in the target system.
  
  
  Missing Dependencies: The program may depend on other objects (like function modules, classes, etc.) that are not available or activated.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Program Activation: Go to the ABAP Editor (transaction SE38 or SE80) and check if the program is activated. If not, activate it.
  
  
  Verify Program Name: Double-check the job submission code or configuration to ensure the program name is correct.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the program. You can use transaction SU53 to check for authorization issues after the error occurs.
  
  
  Namespace Verification: If the program is in a custom namespace, ensure that the namespace is correctly referenced in the job submission.
  
  
  Transport Check: If the program was recently transported, verify that it exists in the target system and is correctly activated.
  
  
  Dependency Check: Check for any dependencies that the program might have and ensure they are also available and activated.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE38: ABAP Editor
  SE80: Object Navigator
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  
  Logs and Traces: Check the job logs in transaction SM37 for more detailed error messages that might provide additional context.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that might address specific issues related to the error message.
  
  
  Debugging: If you have access, you can debug the job submission process to see where it fails.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the "MQ081 SUBMIT job: & program not found" error in SAP.