How To Fix WXP254 - Enter a program name

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 254

• Message text: Enter a program name

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to maintain a variant or schedule a program without
entering a program name.

System Response

INCLUDE ISR_VERARBEITUNG OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

Enter the name of an existing program in the relevant field before you
execute the desired action.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXP254 - Enter a program name ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WXP254 - Enter a program name
  
  Cause:
  This message appears when a program name is required but has not been entered. Typically, this occurs in contexts where the system expects the user to specify an ABAP program name, for example, when creating or modifying a variant, executing a report, or defining a program in a transaction or selection screen.
  
  Explanation:
  
  The system prompts for a program name because it cannot proceed without knowing which program to work with.
  The field for the program name is either empty or contains invalid data.
  This is a warning or error message to ensure that the user inputs the necessary program name before continuing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter a valid ABAP program name in the input field.
  Make sure the program name exists in the system (you can check via transaction SE38 or SE80).
  If you are unsure of the program name, use the search help (F4) to find the correct program.
  After entering the program name, proceed with the operation.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction SE38: ABAP Editor, where you can check or find program names.
  Transaction SE80: Object Navigator, useful for browsing programs and other development objects.
  F4 Help: Use the search help on the program name field to find valid programs.
  This message is a standard prompt to ensure mandatory fields are filled.
  If the message appears unexpectedly, check if the screen or transaction is correctly configured or if there is a user exit or enhancement that requires a program name.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message
  WXP254 - Enter a program name
  
  
  Cause
  Program name field is empty or missing
  
  
  Solution
  Enter a valid program name and continue
  
  
  Check
  Use SE38/SE80 or F4 help to find programs
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or context where this message appears, I can give more tailored advice.