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 iOS start program problem: no target application

iOS start program problem: no target application

Problem

Upon completion of an automated test, the following error message is reported in the Automation Problem dialog box, or in the test result:

The start program action could not complete since the target application does not exist on your device.

Solution

Ensure that the application under test is re-signed and installed on your iOS device, then rerun the test.