How To Fix SL105 - The program $ does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SL - System log

• Message number: 105

• Message text: The program $ does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SL105 - The program $ does not exist ?

  The SAP error message SL105, which states "The program $ does not exist," typically indicates that the system is trying to execute a program or transaction that is not available or has not been defined in the SAP system. This can occur for several reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Program: The program or transaction code you are trying to access does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo or because the program has not been installed or activated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the program, leading to the system not recognizing it.
  Transport Issues: If the program was recently transported from another system (e.g., development to production), it may not have been transported correctly or at all.
  Incorrect Configuration: The program might be incorrectly configured in the system, leading to it being unrecognized.
  System Upgrade or Changes: If the system has been upgraded or changed, some programs may have been deprecated or removed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Program Existence: Use transaction 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.
  Verify Transaction Code: Ensure that the transaction code you are using is correct. Check for any typos or errors in the code.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the program. You can check this using transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  Transport Request: If the program is missing due to transport issues, check the transport logs and ensure that the transport request containing the program has been successfully imported.
  Consult Documentation: If the program is part of a specific module or enhancement, consult the relevant documentation or support notes to see if there are any known issues or changes.
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a critical program.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE38 (ABAP Editor), SE80 (Object Navigator), SU53 (Authorization Check), ST22 (Dump Analysis).
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SM21) for any related errors or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the SL105 error in your SAP system.