How To Fix 12851 - Start of report &1

12851 - Overview

• 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