How To Fix 5P298 - &: Error during report generation (GENERATE REPORT)

5P298 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5P - Error Messages for Schema, Pers.Calc.Rule and Feature Checks

• Message number: 298

• Message text: &: Error during report generation (GENERATE REPORT)

What causes this issue?

The system uses a feature's decision tree to generate a report. All
possible syntax errors are checked before generation, but not the
errors that occur during report generation. The GENERATE REPORT ABAP
statement has sent return code 8.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Consult your system administrator, or send an error message to the SAP
Hotline.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5P298 - &: Error during report generation (GENERATE REPORT) ?

  The SAP error message 5P298, which states "Error during report generation (GENERATE REPORT)," typically indicates that there was an issue when trying to generate a report in the SAP system. This error can arise from various causes, and the solutions may vary depending on the specific context in which the error occurs. Here are some common causes and potential solutions:
  Causes:
  
  Data Issues: There may be missing or inconsistent data in the database that the report is trying to access.
  Authorization Problems: The user may not have the necessary permissions to execute the report or access certain data.
  Configuration Errors: There could be issues with the report configuration or settings in the SAP system.
  Technical Errors: There may be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the report program or the underlying database.
  Performance Issues: If the system is under heavy load, it may time out or fail to generate the report.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Integrity: Ensure that