How To Fix 8A818 - No processing type has been defined for this report

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8A - Messages for Argentina

• Message number: 818

• Message text: No processing type has been defined for this report

What causes this issue?

The entered daily reort has only one version (processing way) and that
is blank.

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?

Please clear the field PROCESSING WAY and start the report.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8A818 - No processing type has been defined for this report ?

  The SAP error message 8A818 ("No processing type has been defined for this report") typically occurs when you are trying to execute a report that does not have a defined processing type in the system. This can happen for various reasons, including configuration issues or missing settings in the report definition.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Processing Type: The report you are trying to run does not have a processing type assigned to it in the configuration.
  Incorrect Report Configuration: The report may not have been properly configured or set up in the system.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the report, leading to this error.
  System Upgrade or Changes: If there have been recent upgrades or changes to the system, it may have affected the report configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Report Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SE38 or SA38 to check the report.
  Ensure that the report has a processing type defined. You may need to consult with your SAP Basis or ABAP team to verify the report settings.
  
  
  
  Define Processing Type:
  
  If you have access, you can define the processing type for the report in the relevant configuration settings. This usually involves going to the transaction where the report is defined and ensuring that the processing type is set correctly.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to execute the report. You may need to contact your SAP security team to ensure that your user role has the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Check the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific report you are trying to run. There may be specific instructions or prerequisites that need to be met.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE38 (ABAP Editor), SA38 (Execute Report)
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that your user role includes access to the report and the necessary transactions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.