How To Fix SC004 - Subroutine &1 in program &2 either does not exist or is not used

SC004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SC - Program analysis tools

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Subroutine &1 in program &2 either does not exist or is not used

What causes this issue?

The subroutine either does not exist or is not used in the program.
The routine may be called dynamically.

System Response

You cannot display the call hierarchy for this object.

How to fix this error?

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SC004 - Subroutine &1 in program &2 either does not exist or is not used ?

  The SAP error message SC004 indicates that a subroutine specified in a program either does not exist or is not being used correctly. This error typically arises during the execution of an ABAP program when the system cannot find the specified subroutine.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Subroutine: The subroutine name provided in the program does not match any defined subroutine within the program.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the subroutine name when it is called.
  Scope Issues: The subroutine might be defined in a different program or include, and it is not accessible from the current context.
  Inactive Code: The subroutine may be defined but is commented out or not active in the current version of the program.
  Incorrect Program Name: The program name specified in the error message may not be the one you are currently working on.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Subroutine Definition: Verify that the subroutine is defined in the program. You can do this by