How To Fix 54271 - Report &1 has LDB &2, however report category &3 is valid for LDB &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 54 - Messages for HR tables

• Message number: 271

• Message text: Report &1 has LDB &2, however report category &3 is valid for LDB &4

What causes this issue?

The &V1& report uses the &V2& logical database. Here, the report is
assigned the &V3& report class, which is valid for the &V4& logical
database.

System Response

The system outputs a warning.

How to fix this error?

Check if the report class should actually be assigned to this report.
If the assignment of report class and report to the PNPCE logical data
base does not agree, the wrong parameters that are specific to the PNPCE
may be incorrectly used during the program run.
If necessary, copy the report class if you want to use it for PNP and
PNPCE reports.

Procedure for System Administrators

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 54271 - Report &1 has LDB &2, however report category &3 is valid for LDB &4 ?

  The SAP error message 54271 indicates a mismatch between the logical database (LDB) associated with a report and the report category that is valid for that logical database. This error typically occurs when a report is trying to use a logical database that is not compatible with the specified report category.
  Cause:
  
  Logical Database Mismatch: The report is linked to a logical database (LDB) that does not correspond to the report category defined in the report attributes.
  Incorrect Report Category: The report category specified in the report does not match the expected category for the logical database being used.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the report settings or in the logical database definitions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Report Attributes:
  
  Go to the report in the ABAP Workbench (SE38 or SE80).
  Check the report attributes to see which logical database is assigned and what report category is set.
  
  
  
  Verify Logical Database:
  
  Ensure that the logical database assigned to the report is the correct one for the intended data retrieval.
  If necessary, change the logical database to one that is compatible with the report category.
  
  
  
  Adjust Report Category:
  
  If the logical database is correct, check if the report category needs to be changed to one that is valid for the assigned logical database.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to the specific logical database and report category to understand the valid combinations.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the report to trace where the mismatch occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult with Basis or Development Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, it may be helpful to consult with your SAP Basis or development team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Logical Databases: These are predefined structures in SAP that allow for hierarchical data retrieval. Each logical database has specific report categories that it supports.
  Report Categories: These define the type of data that can be retrieved and displayed in the report. Each logical database has specific categories that are valid for it.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SE38 (ABAP Editor) or SE80 (Object Navigator) to access and modify reports.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message 54271 in SAP.