How To Fix PU159 - Program &1 will not be generated since it is not activated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PU - Upgrade and Transport Log Messages

• Message number: 159

• Message text: Program &1 will not be generated since it is not activated

What causes this issue?

The program &V1& belongs to the package &V2&, which is not activated in
this system.
This is an information message, not an error.

System Response

The program &V1& will not be generated.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PU159 - Program &1 will not be generated since it is not activated ?

  The SAP error message PU159 indicates that a program (denoted as &1 in the message) cannot be generated because it has not been activated. This typically occurs in the context of ABAP development, where certain objects must be activated before they can be executed or generated.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Object: The program or related objects (like function modules, classes, or includes) have not been activated in the ABAP Workbench.
  Transport Issues: If the program was transported from another system, it may not have been activated in the target system.
  Development Environment: The program might be in a development environment where it has not been fully developed or tested.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies on other objects that are also inactive.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Program:
  
  Go to the ABAP Workbench (transaction SE80 or SE38).
  Locate the program using the program name.
  Right-click on the program and select "Activate" or use the menu option to activate it.
  Ensure that all related objects (like includes, function modules, etc.) are also activated.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that all dependent objects are activated. You can check for dependencies in the object list or by using the "Where-Used List" feature.
  
  
  
  Transport Request:
  
  If the program was transported, check the transport request to ensure it was imported correctly and that all objects were activated post-transport.
  
  
  
  Development Guidelines:
  
  Follow proper development guidelines to ensure that all objects are activated before testing or executing them.
  
  
  
  Check for Errors:
  
  If activation fails, check for any syntax errors or other issues that may prevent activation. Resolve these issues before attempting to activate again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE80: Object Navigator
  SE38: ABAP Editor
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE37: Function Builder
  
  
  
  ABAP Development: Familiarize yourself with the ABAP development environment and the activation process for various objects.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to the specific program or error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for guidelines on object activation and error handling in ABAP.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PU159 error and successfully activate the program.