How To Fix CM_REPORT008 - Report could not be versionized

CM_REPORT008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_REPORT - Report (general)

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Report could not be versionized

What causes this issue?

The selected reports cannot be assigned versions because there are
reports with an earlier generation date or the same generation date and
an earlier generation time that have the status "Completed".

System Response

The system terminates versioning for the selected reports. That is, the
reports are not assigned the status "Released", but instead remain in
the status "Completed".

How to fix this error?

Ensure that you release the reports in the order in which they were
generated ("Accept" action). You can also ensure this by releasing all
reports with the status "Completed" together.

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.

CM_REPORT008 - Details

• The SAP error message CM_REPORT008, which states "Report could not be versionized," typically occurs when there is an issue with the versioning of a report in the SAP system. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or modify versions of the report.
  Technical Errors: There may be technical issues in the system, such as database inconsistencies or problems with the report's underlying data.
  Report Locking: The report might be locked by another user or process, preventing versioning.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the report management or versioning settings can lead to this error.
  Missing Data: Required data or parameters for the report may be missing or incorrectly set.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify report versions. This can be done by reviewing the user's roles and