How To Fix TW130 - Unknown value in field PGMID

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TW - R3trans - Messages

• Message number: 130

• Message text: Unknown value in field PGMID

What causes this issue?

An unknown PGMID was selected in the transport request.

System Response

INCLUDE R3TRANS-OBJTP

How to fix this error?

Check the PGMID or display the entry possibilities using the <PF>F4</>
function key.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TW130 - Unknown value in field PGMID ?

  The SAP error message TW130 "Unknown value in field PGMID" typically occurs in the context of job scheduling or background processing in SAP. The PGMID field refers to the program ID, which is used to identify the specific program or report that is being executed in the background.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Program ID: The most common cause of this error is that the program ID (PGMID) specified in the job definition does not exist in the system. This could happen if the program was deleted, renamed, or if there was a typo in the job definition.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the specified program.
  Transport Issues: If the program was transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated in the target system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the job scheduling or background processing settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Program ID: Verify that the program ID specified in the job definition is correct. You can do this by checking the program in transaction SE38 or SE80.
  Check for Deletion or Renaming: Ensure that the program has not been deleted or renamed. If it has been renamed, update the job definition with the new program ID.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user executing the job has the necessary authorizations to run the specified program. You can check this in transaction SU53 or by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations.
  Transport Verification: If the program was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported and activated in the target system.
  Job Definition Review: Review the job definition in transaction SM37 or SM36 to ensure that all parameters are correctly set.
  Consult Documentation: If the program is a standard SAP program, consult the SAP documentation or support for any known issues or updates related to that program.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE38: To check and execute ABAP programs.
  SM37: To monitor background jobs.
  SM36: To define background jobs.
  SU53: To check authorization issues.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Logs and Traces: Check the system logs (transaction SM21) and developer traces (transaction ST11) for any additional error messages or information that may help diagnose the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.