How To Fix SCTS_TODO003 - Program & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCTS_TODO - Messages for New TODO Checks

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Program & does not exist

What causes this issue?

The startup program of the transaction is not available.

System Response

The transaction cannot be called.

How to fix this error?

Check whether the transaction is still valid. If it is, then sort it
out. If it is not valid, then delete the transaction in the original
system (and also in the receiving systems by way of transports), or put
it into a test package (T... or $...).

Procedure for System Administrators

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCTS_TODO003 - Program & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message SCTS_TODO003 typically indicates that a program or object referenced in the system does not exist. This can occur in various contexts, such as during the execution of a transaction, report, or when trying to access a specific program.
  Causes:
  
  Program Deletion: The program or object may have been deleted or not transported correctly to the system.
  Transport Issues: If the program was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  Incorrect Naming: There might be a typo or incorrect naming in the program call.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the program.
  Development Environment: The program may exist in a development environment but not in the production or quality assurance environment.
  
  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.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the program is missing due to transport issues, check the transport logs for errors. You may need to re-transport the program or object.
  
  
  
  Correct Naming:
  
  Verify the spelling and naming of the program in the code or transaction where the error occurs. Ensure that it matches the actual program name.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the program. You can check this using transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Development and Production Synchronization:
  
  If the program exists in the development environment but not in production, ensure that all necessary transports have been moved to production.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can set breakpoints to see where the error occurs and gather more information about the context of the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to the specific error message for any known issues or patches.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SE80 (Object Navigator), SE38 (ABAP Editor), and ST22 (Dump Analysis) for further investigation.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or development team for further assistance.