How To Fix 12851 - Start of report &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 12 - Herstelldatum/Mindesthaltbarkeitsdatum/Chargen

• Message number: 851

• Message text: Start of report &1

What causes this issue?

After Release 4.5, the system issues LB051 messages instead of VL215
messages. For every VL215 message in the system, a LB051 message has to
be created. This report carries out this task.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 12851 - Start of report &1 ?

  The SAP error message "12851 Start of report &1" typically indicates that there is an issue with starting a report in the SAP system. This error can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Report Not Found: The specified report (denoted by &1) may not exist in the system or may have been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the report.
  Incorrect Parameters: The report may require specific input parameters that are not being provided or are incorrect.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the SAP system or the report itself.
  Background Job Issues: If the report is being run as a background job, there may be issues with the job scheduling or execution.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Report Existence: Check if the report exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction codes like SE38 or SA38 to search for the report name.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the report. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  Review Input Parameters: Make sure that all required input parameters for the report are being provided correctly. Check the documentation for the report to understand what parameters are needed.
  Check System Configuration: Review the configuration settings related to the report. This may involve checking transaction codes related to report settings or consulting with your SAP Basis team.
  Monitor Background Jobs: If the report is being executed as a background job, check the job status in transaction SM37. Look for any errors or issues that may have occurred during execution.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE38 (ABAP Editor), SA38 (Execute Report), and SM37 (Job Monitoring).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the specific report or error message for any known issues or patches.
  Documentation: Review the documentation for the report to understand its requirements and any dependencies it may have.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be helpful to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.