How To Fix SQ016 - Invalid driver program &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SQ - Queue Administration Transaction: Error Texts

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Invalid driver program &

What causes this issue?

Driver program to start the queue does not exist.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SQ016 - Invalid driver program & ?

  The SAP error message "SQ016 Invalid driver program &" typically occurs in the context of SAP Query or when using the SAP Query tool to generate reports. This error indicates that the system is unable to find or recognize the specified driver program for the query you are trying to execute.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Driver Program: The driver program associated with the query may not exist, or the name may be incorrectly specified.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the query or access the driver program.
  Transport Issues: If the query or its associated driver program was transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the SAP Query or the underlying data sources.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Driver Program:
  
  Verify that the driver program exists in the system. You can do this by checking the transaction code SQ01 (SAP Query) and ensuring that the query is correctly linked to a valid driver program.
  If the driver program is missing, you may need to recreate it or correct the link in the query.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the query has the necessary authorizations. You can check this in transaction SU53 after the error occurs to see if there are any authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the query was transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly. You may need to re-transport the driver program or related objects.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Query:
  
  If the issue persists, consider recreating the query from scratch to ensure that all settings are correct.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional troubleshooting steps specific to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If none of the above solutions work, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a production issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SQ01: SAP Query
  SQ02: InfoSet
  SQ03: User Groups
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide patches or updates.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be helpful for finding similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the "SQ016 Invalid driver program &" error in SAP.