How To Fix WXP273 - Enter the name of an existing link program

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 273

• Message text: Enter the name of an existing link program

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXP273 - Enter the name of an existing link program ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WXP273 - Enter the name of an existing link program
  
  Cause:
  This warning message appears in SAP when you are working with SAPscript or Smart Forms and you need to specify a link program (also called a driver program) that calls the form. The system expects the name of an existing ABAP program that will be used to call the form or print program.
  If you leave the link program field empty or enter a program name that does not exist in the system, SAP issues this warning to prompt you to enter a valid, existing program name.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When creating or changing a SAPscript form or Smart Form and specifying the link program.
  When activating or saving the form without a valid link program.
  When the system checks the consistency of the form and its associated driver program.
  
  
  What is a Link Program?
  A link program is an ABAP program that calls the SAPscript or Smart Form to print or display the output. It contains the logic to fetch data and call the form with the correct parameters.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter an existing program name in the link program field:
  
  Use a program that already exists in the system.
  If you do not have a specific program, you can create a simple driver program that calls the form.
  
  
  
  Create a driver program if none exists:
  
  Write a small ABAP program that calls the form using OPEN_FORM, WRITE_FORM, and CLOSE_FORM (for SAPscript) or CALL FUNCTION 'SSF_FUNCTION_MODULE_NAME' and CALL FUNCTION (for Smart Forms).
  Save and activate the program.
  Enter this program name as the link program.
  
  
  
  Check spelling and existence:
  
  Use transaction SE38 or SE80 to verify the program exists.
  Correct any typos in the program name.
  
  
  
  If the link program is optional in your scenario:
  
  Sometimes, the link program is not mandatory, but SAP still issues a warning.
  You can ignore the warning if you are sure the form will be called correctly elsewhere.
  Alternatively, enter a dummy program name to suppress the warning.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Transaction to maintain SAPscript forms: SE71
  Transaction to maintain Smart Forms: SMARTFORMS
  To check or create driver programs: SE38 or SE80
  SAP Note references: Sometimes SAP Notes provide updates or patches related to form handling and link program validation.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WXP273 - Enter the name of an existing link program
  
  
  Cause
  Link program field is empty or program does not exist
  
  
  Solution
  Enter a valid existing program name or create a driver program
  
  
  Related Areas
  SAPscript, Smart Forms, ABAP driver programs
  
  
  
  
  If you need help creating a simple driver program or further assistance with SAPscript or Smart Forms, feel free to ask!