How To Fix MQ094 - For program &, predecessor & was not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MQ - Messages for Euro Changeover Package

• Message number: 094

• Message text: For program &, predecessor & was not found

What causes this issue?

A predecessor which was not found in the status management has been
entered for the program.

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 the status management for these two programs.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MQ094 - For program &, predecessor & was not found ?

  The SAP error message MQ094 indicates that a program or predecessor specified in a job or process is not found in the system. This can occur in various contexts, such as when a background job is scheduled to run a program that has been deleted, renamed, or is not available in the current system environment.
  Cause:
  
  Program Deletion: The program or predecessor has been deleted from the SAP system.
  Incorrect Naming: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the job definition or program call.
  Transport Issues: The program may exist in a different system (e.g., development or quality) but has not been transported to the production system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the program.
  Environment Issues: The program may be available in a different client or environment.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Program Existence: Verify if the program or predecessor exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction code SE38 (ABAP Editor) or SE80 (Object Navigator) to search for the program.
  Correct Job Definition: If the program name is incorrect, update the job definition with the correct program name.
  Transport the Program: If the program exists in another system, ensure that it is properly transported to the current system.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the job has the necessary authorizations to run the program.
  Client Check: Make sure you are in the correct client where the program is available.
  Review Job Logs: Check the job logs for additional details that might provide more context about the error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE38: ABAP Editor to check the program.
  SM37: Job Monitoring to check job status and logs.
  SM21: System Log to check for any related system messages.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on job scheduling and program execution.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.