How To Fix S10021 - Cannot display ABAP without program name

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S10 - MS SQL Server Database monitor tools messages

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Cannot display ABAP without program name

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S10021 - Cannot display ABAP without program name ?

  The SAP error message S10021: Cannot display ABAP without program name typically occurs when you attempt to execute or display an ABAP program without specifying the program name. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to run a report or access a transaction that requires a specific ABAP program to be identified.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Program Name: The most common cause of this error is that the system is unable to determine which ABAP program you are trying to execute. This can happen if the program name is not provided in the transaction or if there is a misconfiguration in the transaction code.
  Incorrect Transaction Code: If you are using a transaction code that does not correspond to a valid ABAP program, the system will not know which program to display.
  Authorization Issues: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the program, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Program Name: Ensure that you are entering the correct program name. If you are using a transaction code, verify that it is correctly mapped to an ABAP program.
  Use Transaction SE38 or SA38: You can directly access the ABAP program by using transaction codes SE38 (ABAP Editor) or SA38 (Execute ABAP Program). Enter the program name in the appropriate field and execute it.
  Verify Transaction Code: If you are using a custom transaction code, check the configuration in transaction SE93 to ensure it is correctly linked to the intended ABAP program.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to execute the program. You may need to contact your SAP security administrator to verify your user roles and permissions.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can try to debug the transaction to see where it fails to identify the program name.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE38 (ABAP Editor), SA38 (Execute Program), and SE93 (Transaction Codes).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. Sometimes, specific versions of SAP may have bugs that are documented in SAP Notes.
  User Authorizations: Review your user roles and authorizations in transaction SU53 to identify any missing permissions that could be causing the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.