How To Fix SO573 - Select an executable information

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SO - SAPoffice: message texts

• Message number: 573

• Message text: Select an executable information

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SO573 - Select an executable information ?

  The SAP error message SO573, which states "Select an executable," typically occurs when you are trying to execute a program or transaction that requires a specific executable file, but the system cannot find it or it is not properly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Executable: The executable file that the system is trying to call does not exist in the specified path.
  Incorrect Path: The path to the executable is incorrect or not properly defined in the system settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or execute the specified program.
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be configured correctly to recognize the executable or its parameters.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Executable Path:
  
  Verify that the executable file exists in the specified directory.
  Ensure that the path is correctly defined in the SAP configuration.
  
  
  
  Update Configuration:
  
  If the path is incorrect, update it in the relevant configuration settings (e.g., transaction codes like SM49 for external commands).
  Ensure that the executable is correctly registered in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the program. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Test Executable:
  
  Try running the executable directly from the command line (if applicable) to ensure it works outside of SAP.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific program or transaction you are trying to execute for any additional configuration steps.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SM49 (for external commands) and SM69 (for external commands management).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message SO573.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the SO573 error message in SAP.