How To Fix 2C009 - Parameter "design name" is empty

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 2C - Customizing Char. Value Assignment

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Parameter "design name" is empty

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 2C009 - Parameter "design name" is empty ?

  The SAP error message 2C009 with the description "Parameter 'design name' is empty" typically occurs in the context of SAP BusinessObjects or SAP Crystal Reports when a report or a design object is being executed or processed, and the system cannot find a specified design name.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Design Name: The report or object that is being called does not have a specified design name, which is required for the system to locate and execute it.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the report or the application may not be set correctly, leading to the absence of a design name.
  Corrupted Report: The report file may be corrupted or improperly saved, resulting in missing metadata, including the design name.
  User Permissions: The user executing the report may not have the necessary permissions to access the design name or the report itself.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you