How To Fix WXP255 - The selected program &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 255

• Message text: The selected program &1 does not exist

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to execute program &V1& for a link. However, this
program has not yet been created.

System Response

The link is not executed.

How to fix this error?

Enter program &V1& using the ABAP workbench.

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 WXP255 - The selected program &1 does not exist ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WXP255: The selected program &1 does not exist:
  
  Error Message
  WXP255: The selected program &1 does not exist
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when you try to execute or reference a program (usually a report or executable program) in SAP that does not exist in the system. The placeholder &1 is replaced by the actual program name you attempted to run.
  Common reasons include:
  
  Typing an incorrect program name.
  The program was deleted or not transported to the current system.
  The program name is misspelled or does not exist in the client.
  The program is a custom program that has not been created or activated.
  The program is referenced in a variant, job, or transaction but is missing.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Program Name:
  
  Verify the exact program name you are trying to execute.
  Use transaction SE38 or SA38 to check if the program exists.
  If the program does not appear, it means it is not present in the system.
  
  
  
  Check for Typing Errors:
  
  Ensure there are no typos or extra spaces in the program name.
  
  
  
  Check Transport and Development:
  
  If the program is custom-developed, check if it has been transported to the current system.
  If missing, request the transport or create the program.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Sometimes, the program exists but the user does not have authorization to see or execute it.
  Verify user authorizations for the program.
  
  
  
  Check Job or Variant Settings:
  
  If the error occurs during job scheduling, check the job definition and variant for the correct program name.
  
  
  
  Create or Restore the Program:
  
  If the program is missing and required, create it in SE38 or restore it from backup or transport.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE38 - ABAP Editor (to check or create programs)
  SA38 - Execute ABAP program
  SM37 - Job monitoring (to check jobs referencing the program)
  SE80 - Object Navigator (to browse programs and other objects)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to missing programs or transport problems.
  
  
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  When running a report from a custom transaction, the underlying program might be missing.
  When importing transports, some programs might not have been imported correctly.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WXP255: The selected program &1 does not exist
  
  
  Cause
  Program name does not exist or is misspelled
  
  
  Solution
  Verify program name, check existence in SE38, correct spelling, import or create program if missing
  
  
  Related Tcodes
  SE38, SA38, SM37, SE80
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact program name or context (e.g., job scheduling, report execution), I can help you with more specific guidance.