How To Fix CM_REPORT_IMP_EXP012 - No valid report categories exist

CM_REPORT_IMP_EXP012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_REPORT_IMP_EXP - Reports Import/Export

• Message number: 012

• Message text: No valid report categories exist

What causes this issue?

You have tried to import a single report for report generation variant
&V1&. However, a report category allowing the import of single reports
is not assigned to the report generation variant.

System Response

The single report is not imported.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

If you want to import single reports for reports of the report category
to which the report generation variant &V1& is assigned, call the
Customizing activity <DS:SIMG.EHS_SR_250_01>Specify Report Categories</>
and select the <ZK><LS>Import perm.</></> checkbox.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_REPORT_IMP_EXP012 - No valid report categories exist ?

  The SAP error message CM_REPORT_IMP_EXP012 indicates that there are no valid report categories available for the report you are trying to access or generate. This can occur in various contexts within SAP, particularly when dealing with reporting tools or functionalities.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The report categories may not have been configured in the system. This could be due to a lack of setup in the relevant customizing settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the report categories.
  Data Issues: There may be no data available in the report categories, or the categories may have been deleted or deactivated.
  System Errors: There could be a temporary system issue or inconsistency in the database.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO) and ensure that the report categories are defined and active.
  Verify that the necessary settings for the report categories are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure