How To Fix SDEST010 - Value & for start type of external program is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SDEST - Messages for RFC Destinations

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Value & for start type of external program is invalid

What causes this issue?

The value &v1& is not valid as a <DS:DE.STARTTYPE>start type</> of the
external program.
Valid values
<ZH>'0'</> for default gateway value
<ZH>'1'</> for Remote Shell
<ZH>'2'</> for Remote Exec
<ZH>'4'</> for Secure Shell

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Choose a valid value.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SDEST010 - Value & for start type of external program is invalid ?

  The SAP error message SDEST010 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of an external program that is being called from within SAP. Specifically, the error message states that the "Value & for start type of external program is invalid." This typically occurs when the system is trying to execute an external program, but the parameters or settings for that program are not correctly defined.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Start Type: The start type specified for the external program is not recognized by the system. This could be due to a typo or an incorrect configuration.
  Missing Configuration: The external program may not be properly configured in the SAP system, leading to the inability to execute it.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the program may not have the necessary authorizations to run external programs.
  Incorrect Path or Command: The path to the external program or the command used to start it may be incorrect or not accessible.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SM69 (Define External Commands) and verify the configuration of the external program.
  Ensure that the start type is correctly defined (e.g., "ABAP", "OS", "R3", etc.) and matches the expected values.
  
  
  
  Correct Start Type:
  
  If the start type is incorrect, update it to a valid value. Common start types include:
  
  ABAP: For ABAP programs.
  OS: For operating system commands.
  R3: For R/3 commands.
  
  
  Make sure to save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check Path and Command:
  
  Verify that the path to the external program is correct and that the program is accessible from the SAP application server.
  Test the command manually in the operating system to ensure it runs without issues.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute external commands. Check the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on configuring external commands and troubleshooting related issues.
  
  
  
  Check SAP Notes:
  
  Look for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM69: To define and manage external commands.
  SM37: To check job logs if the external program is executed as a background job.
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Review the official SAP Help Portal for detailed information on external commands and their configurations.
  
  
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community or other forums for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the SDEST010 error in your SAP system.