How To Fix S1182 - Cannot load program &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S1 - Statistik / SAP-Monitor

• Message number: 182

• Message text: Cannot load program &1

What causes this issue?

The program name contained in the MODULE column of the Shared SQL Area
(view V$SQL) is not the name of an existing ABAP 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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S1182 - Cannot load program &1 ?

  The SAP error message S1182 "Cannot load program &1" typically indicates that the system is unable to find or load the specified program. This can occur for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for troubleshooting the issue. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Program Not Found: The specified program does not exist in the system or has been deleted.
  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.
  Missing or Incomplete Object: The program might be incomplete or not fully activated in the system.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the system configuration or environment settings that prevent the program from loading.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Program Existence:
  
  Use transaction code SE38 or SE80 to check if the program exists in the system. If it does not, you may need to create it or transport it from another system.
  
  
  
  Verify Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the program. You can check this using transaction SU53 to analyze authorization failures.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the program was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was transported successfully without errors.
  
  
  
  Activate the Program:
  
  If the program exists but is not activated, you can activate it using transaction SE38 or SE80.
  
  
  
  Check for Syntax Errors:
  
  If the program is a custom ABAP program, check for syntax errors or issues in the code that may prevent it from loading.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Review the system logs (transaction SM21) for any related error messages that might provide additional context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact Basis Team:
  
  If the issue persists, it may be necessary to involve the Basis team to check for any underlying system issues or configuration problems.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE38: ABAP Editor
  SE80: Object Navigator
  SU53: Authorization Check
  SM21: System Log
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on program management and troubleshooting.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.