How To Fix SAC_DESIGNTIME013 - Entered program name '&1' does not exist.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAC_DESIGNTIME - Message Class for ABAP Channel DesignTime

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Entered program name '&1' does not exist.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SAC_DESIGNTIME013 - Entered program name '&1' does not exist. ?

  The SAP error message SAC_DESIGNTIME013, which states "Entered program name '&1' does not exist," typically occurs in the context of SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) or when working with SAP BusinessObjects. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the specified program or report that you are trying to access or execute.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Program Name: The program name entered may be misspelled or incorrectly formatted.
  Program Not Deployed: The program or report may not have been deployed or activated in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the specified program.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the system configuration or the connection to the backend system.
  Transport Issues: If the program was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Program Name: Double-check the program name for any typos or incorrect characters. Ensure that it matches exactly with what is defined in the system.
  Check Deployment: Ensure that the program or report is properly deployed and activated in the system. If it is a custom program, verify that it has been created and saved correctly.
  User Authorization: Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access the program. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  System Configuration: Review the system configuration settings to ensure that everything is set up correctly. This includes checking connections to the backend systems if applicable.
  Transport Verification: If the program was recently transported, verify that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to the specific program or error message for additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  Logs and Traces: Review system logs and traces for more detailed error messages that may provide additional context for the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.