How To Fix WXP251 - Enter a program name or a transaction code

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 251

• Message text: Enter a program name or a transaction code

What causes this issue?

No program or transaction code has been assigned to the link method
which you made the settings for.

System Response

INCLUDE ISR_VERARBEITUNG OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

Assign a program or a transaction to the link method.

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 WXP251 - Enter a program name or a transaction code ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WXP251: Enter a program name or a transaction code
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to execute a report or a program in SAP Web Dynpro or SAP GUI without specifying the required program name or transaction code. The system expects either a valid program name (e.g., a report program) or a transaction code to proceed, but none was provided.
  Common scenarios include:  
  
  Calling a Web Dynpro application or report without passing the necessary parameters.  
  Using a custom or standard SAP interface where the program or transaction code input field is left blank.  
  Incorrect or incomplete configuration in a Web Dynpro application or a custom development where the program/transaction code is mandatory.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter a valid program name or transaction code:
  
  When prompted, provide the correct program name (e.g., SAPLxxxx) or transaction code (e.g., SE38, ME21N) to proceed.
  
  
  Check the calling program or interface:
  
  If this error appears during a custom development or integration, verify that the program or transaction code is correctly passed as a parameter.
  
  
  Review Web Dynpro or GUI configuration:  
  
  In Web Dynpro applications, ensure that the input fields for program name or transaction code are properly bound and mandatory fields are enforced.  
  Check if the application logic correctly handles the input and does not allow empty values.
  
  
  
  Debug or trace the issue:
  
  If unsure where the missing input occurs, use debugging or system trace (ST05) to identify the point where the program name or transaction code is expected but missing.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction SE38: To run ABAP reports by program name.  
  Transaction SE93: To look up transaction codes and their associated programs.  
  Web Dynpro Applications: Often require parameters like program name or transaction code to launch specific reports or transactions.  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Service Marketplace for notes related to WXP251 if this occurs in standard SAP applications.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Error WXP251 means the system expects a program name or transaction code but none was provided.  
  Fix: Provide the required input or correct the calling logic to ensure the program name or transaction code is passed.  
  Check configurations and custom code if this happens unexpectedly.
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., which transaction or application you are using), I can help with a more specific solution.