How To Fix S9146 - The next program to be processed is &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S9 - ABAP/4 group various (SAMT ...)

• Message number: 146

• Message text: The next program to be processed is &

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

If the execution of the selected program set is stuck, i.e. it cannot
continue for some reason (you can find this out in the statistic
display), there may be problems with the execution of the task with the
program &V1&.
If the rest of the program set is still to be processed, it may make
sense, or even be necessary, to delete this program from the program
set.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S9146 - The next program to be processed is & ?

  The SAP error message S9146 indicates that there is an issue with the program that is supposed to be executed next in the system. This error typically arises in the context of background processing or when a program is being executed in a batch job.
  Cause:
  The error message S9146 usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Program Not Found: The specified program (&) does not exist in the system or is not accessible due to authorization issues.
  Program Termination: The program may have terminated abnormally in a previous run, leading to inconsistencies in the job processing.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the job may not have the necessary authorizations to run the specified program.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the job scheduling or in the program itself that prevent it from being executed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the S9146 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Program Existence: Verify that the program specified in the error message exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction SE38 or SE80 to search for the program name.
  
  
  Review Job Logs: Check the job logs for any additional error messages or information that can provide context on why the program failed to execute. You can do this using transaction SM37 to view the job history.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the job has the necessary authorizations to run the program. You can use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  Program Debugging: If the program exists and the user has the necessary authorizations, consider debugging the program to identify any runtime errors or issues that may be causing it to fail.
  
  
  Re-schedule the Job: If the program was terminated due to a temporary issue, you may try to re-schedule the job after addressing any underlying problems.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the program is a standard SAP program, consult the SAP documentation or support notes for any known issues or patches related to the program.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE38: To check and execute ABAP programs.
  SM37: To monitor and manage background jobs.
  SU53: To analyze authorization failures.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the S9146 error and implement a solution to resolve it.