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How To Fix PC006 - Program >&< could not be found or started


PC006 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: PC - Graphics interface messages

  • Message number: 006

  • Message text: Program >&< could not be found or started

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  • What causes this issue?

    A program at the frontend, which should be started with the function
    module 'WS_EXECUTE', cannot be started because it does not exist under
    this name and path or cannot be executed.

    System Response

    As this error is not masked in the calling program, the transaction is
    terminated.

    How to fix this error?

    Please ensure that the required programs are installed correctly on your
    workstation. If necessary, add the appropriate paths to the environment
    variables (e.g. PATH in Windows).

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


PC006 - Details

  • The SAP error message PC006, which states "Program >&< could not be found or started," typically occurs when the system is unable to locate or execute a specified program. This can happen for several reasons. Below are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
    Causes:
    
    Program Not Defined: The program you are trying to execute may not be defined in the SAP system.
    Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the program.
    Transport Issues: The program may not have been transported correctly from the development environment to the production environment.
    Incorrect Program Name: There may be a typo or incorrect name in the program call.
    Missing or Inactive Object: The program or its associated objects (like function modules, classes, etc.) may be inactive or missing.
    System Configuration: There may be issues with the system configuration or settings that prevent the program from being executed.
    
    Solutions:
    
    
    Check Program Existence:
    
    Use transaction SE38 or SE80 to

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