How To Fix C$879 - Report for spec. &1, variant &2, language &3, status &4 removed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C$ -

• Message number: 879

• Message text: Report for spec. &1, variant &2, language &3, status &4 removed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C$879 - Report for spec. &1, variant &2, language &3, status &4 removed ?

  The SAP error message C$879 indicates that a specific report has been removed or is no longer available in the system. This message typically arises in the context of report management, where a report variant or specification is no longer valid or has been deleted.
  Cause:
  
  Report Deletion: The report or its variant may have been deleted by a user or through a system cleanup process.
  Transport Issues: If the report was transported from one system to another, it may not have been included in the transport request.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the report or its variant.
  System Upgrade or Changes: Changes in the system, such as upgrades or modifications, may have led to the report being removed or altered.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Report Existence: Verify if the report still exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction code (e.g., SE38 for ABAP programs) and checking if the report is listed.
  Recreate the Report/Variant: If the report or variant has been deleted, you may need to recreate it. This can involve re-entering the selection criteria and saving it as a new variant.
  Check Transport Requests: If the report was supposed to be transported, ensure that the transport request was correctly created and released. Check the transport logs for any errors.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the report. This may involve checking roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  Consult with Basis Team: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP Basis team to check for any system-level issues or changes that may have affected the report.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE38 (ABAP Editor), SE80 (Object Navigator), and SE11 (Data Dictionary) can be useful for checking the status of reports and their variants.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific report to understand its purpose and any dependencies it may have.
  
  If the problem continues after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to escalate the issue to your SAP support team for further investigation.