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