How To Fix CO196 - Report not found (contact system administrator)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 196

• Message text: Report not found (contact system administrator)

What causes this issue?

An error has occurred when selecting a report.

System Response

Printing cannot be carried out.

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE 'NA_ALLG_SYSTEMVERW' OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO196 - Report not found (contact system administrator) ?

  The SAP error message CO196, which states "Report not found (contact system administrator)," typically occurs when the system is unable to locate a specific report or transaction that is expected to be available in the system. This can happen for several reasons, and here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Report: The report may not be installed or activated in the SAP system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the report.
  Incorrect Configuration: The report may not be properly configured in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the report was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  System Upgrade: After an upgrade, some reports may not be available or may require reconfiguration.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Report Availability:
  
  Verify if the report exists in the system. You can do this by checking the transaction codes or report names in the SAP GUI.
  Use transaction SE38 or SA38 to search for the report by name.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the report. This can be checked using transaction SU53 to see if there are any authorization failures.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  If the report is part of a specific module, check the configuration settings related to that module to ensure everything is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Transport Logs:
  
  If the report was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or issues that may have occurred during the transport process.
  
  
  
  Contact System Administrator:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, contact your SAP system administrator or support team. They can check the system logs and configurations to identify the root cause.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide guidance on similar issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SE38 (ABAP Editor), SE80 (Object Navigator), and SU53 (Authorization Check) for troubleshooting.
  SAP Support: Utilize the SAP Support Portal for additional resources, including documentation and community forums.
  System Logs: Check system logs (transaction SM21) for any related error messages that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and potentially resolve the CO196 error in your SAP system. If the problem persists, further investigation by a technical consultant or SAP support may be necessary.