How To Fix WO811 - Report program & is not an executable program (type 1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WO - WF: Messages for Workflow Wizards

• Message number: 811

• Message text: Report program & is not an executable program (type 1)

What causes this issue?

You have specified a report/program that does exist, but is not
executable.

System Response

Processing (determining parameters) is aborted.

How to fix this error?

Check the program name or change the attributes of the program (program
type = 1 (executable program)).

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WO811 - Report program & is not an executable program (type 1) ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WO811 Report program & is not an executable program (type 1)
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to execute or call a program that is not of the executable type (type 1) in SAP. In SAP, programs have different types, such as:
  
  Type 1: Executable program (can be run directly)
  Type M: Module pool (dialog programs)
  Type F: Function group
  Type I: Include program
  etc.
  
  If you attempt to run or schedule a program that is not an executable program (for example, an include or a module pool program), SAP will raise this error.
  
  Typical Scenarios:
  
  You are trying to run a report or background job with a program name that is actually an include or module pool.
  The program name is incorrect or misspelled.
  The program was changed or transported incorrectly, and its attributes are not set properly.
  You are calling a program via transaction or ABAP code that expects an executable program, but the program is of a different type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the program type:
  
  Go to transaction SE38 or SA38.
  Enter the program name.
  Check the program attributes (menu: Program ? Attributes).
  Verify that the program type is Executable program (type 1).
  
  
  
  Correct the program name:
  
  Ensure you are using the correct program name.
  If you intended to run a report, make sure the program is indeed an executable report.
  
  
  
  If the program is not executable:
  
  You cannot run it directly.
  If you need to run a report, find the correct executable program.
  If you are calling the program from custom code, adjust the code to call the correct executable program.
  
  
  
  Transport or development fix:
  
  If the program was incorrectly created or transported, correct the program attributes in the development system and transport the fix.
  
  
  
  Check for typos or missing programs:
  
  Sometimes the program name is dynamically passed and might be empty or incorrect.
  Debug or check the calling program to ensure the correct program name is passed.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction SE38: ABAP Editor to check and run programs.
  Transaction SE80: Object Navigator to view program types.
  Program attributes: Define the type of the program.
  SAP Note / Documentation: Search SAP OSS notes for WO811 for any specific patches or known issues.
  Background jobs: When scheduling jobs, ensure the program is executable.
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WO811 means you are trying to execute a program that is not an executable report (type 1). Verify the program type and use the correct executable program to resolve the issue.
  
  If you provide the exact program name or context, I can help you further with specific steps.