How To Fix SWY_TASK_FORM002 - Program &1 does not exist in program directory

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWY_TASK_FORM - Form or Dynpro from Task Container

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Program &1 does not exist in program directory

What causes this issue?

The appropriate entry was searched for with the key &V2& &V3& &V4& in
the database table TADIR for the program &V1&. The entry could not be
read.

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?

INCLUDE NA_WF-ADMINISTRATOR OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWY_TASK_FORM002 - Program &1 does not exist in program directory ?

  The SAP error message SWY_TASK_FORM002 indicates that a specific program (denoted as &1 in the error message) does not exist in the program directory. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Workflow, where a task is trying to reference a program that is either missing or not properly registered in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Program: The program that is being referenced in the workflow task may not exist in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Program Name: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the workflow configuration that points to a non-existent program.
  Transport Issues: If the program was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or may not exist in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the program, leading to the perception that it does not exist.
  Inactive Program: The program might exist but is not active or has been deactivated.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Program Existence:
  
  Use transaction SE38 or SE80 to check if the program exists in the system. Enter the program name and see if it can be found.
  
  
  
  Verify Workflow Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SWDD (Workflow Builder) and check the task configuration. Ensure that the program name is correctly specified and matches the actual program name in the system.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the program was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the transport was successful and that the program is included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the workflow has the necessary authorizations to access the program. You can check this using transaction SU53 or by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Activate the Program:
  
  If the program exists but is inactive, you may need to activate it. This can be done in transaction SE38 by selecting the program and choosing the "Activate" option.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the program is part of a standard SAP package, consult the SAP documentation or support notes to see if there are any known issues or additional steps required.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE38: ABAP Editor to check and manage programs.
  SWDD: Workflow Builder to manage workflows and tasks.
  SE80: Object Navigator for a broader view of objects in the system.
  SU53: Authorization check analysis tool.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the SWY_TASK_FORM002 error and implement a solution to resolve it.