How To Fix 42388 - The folder object (&1, &2) is not contained in an HTML export request

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 42 - Information Workbench

• Message number: 388

• Message text: The folder object (&1, &2) is not contained in an HTML export request

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 42388 - The folder object (&1, &2) is not contained in an HTML export request ?

  The SAP error message 42388 indicates that there is an issue with an HTML export request, specifically that a folder object (identified by placeholders &1 and &2) is not included in the request. This error typically arises in the context of exporting data or reports to HTML format, where certain objects or folders are expected to be part of the export but are missing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Folder Object: The specified folder object is not included in the HTML export request. This could be due to a misconfiguration or oversight when setting up the export parameters.
  Incorrect Object References: The identifiers for the folder object may be incorrect or not properly defined in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the specified folder object, leading to it being excluded from the export.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the system configuration or settings that prevent the folder from