How To Fix TD649 - Program description could not be found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TD - SAPscript: Text editor, composer, forms, styles and fonts

• Message number: 649

• Message text: Program description could not be found

What causes this issue?

A program description could not be found.

System Response

Error message

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TD649 - Program description could not be found ?

  The SAP error message TD649, which states "Program description could not be found," typically occurs when the system is unable to retrieve the description of a program or report that is referenced in a transaction or a job. This can happen for several reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Program Description: The program or report may not have a description defined in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the program was transported from another system, the transport might not have included the necessary descriptions.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the program description.
  Program Deletion: The program might have been deleted or is not active in the system.
  Language Settings: The description might not be available in the user's language settings.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Program Existence: Verify that the program or report exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction SE38 or SE80 to search for the program name.
  Maintain Program Description: If the program exists but lacks a description, you can add or maintain the program description using transaction SE38:
  
  Go to SE38.
  Enter the program name.
  Click on "Attributes" and fill in the description field.
  
  
  Check Transport Requests: If the program was recently transported, ensure that the transport request included all necessary objects, including descriptions.
  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.
  Language Settings: Check if the program description is available in the user's language. You can switch the language in the SAP GUI to see if the description appears in another language.
  Re-activate the Program: If the program has been deactivated, you may need to reactivate it using transaction SE38.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE38 (ABAP Editor), SE80 (Object Navigator), SU53 (Authorization Check).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional errors or warnings that might provide more context.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or development team for further investigation.