How To Fix CRM_ACE_DS_REPORT001 - &1 doesn't exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_ACE_DS_REPORT - Design Report Messages

• Message number: 001

• Message text: &1 doesn't exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_ACE_DS_REPORT001 - &1 doesn't exist ?

  The SAP error message "CRM_ACE_DS_REPORT001 &1 doesn't exist" typically indicates that the system is unable to find a specific report or data source that is expected to be available in the SAP CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system. This error can occur for various reasons, and here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Report: The report specified by the identifier &1 does not exist in the system. This could be due to it not being created, deleted, or not properly activated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the report or data source.
  Incorrect Configuration: The report may not be correctly configured in the system, leading to it being unrecognized.
  Transport Issues: If the report was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  System Upgrade or Changes: Changes in the system, such as upgrades or patches, may have affected the availability of the report.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Report Existence: Verify if the report exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., SE38 or SA38) and checking for the report name.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the report. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01.
  Recreate or Activate Report: If the report is missing, you may need to recreate it or activate it if it exists but is not active.
  Transport Request: If the report was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs for any errors and ensure that the transport request was successfully imported.
  Consult Documentation: Review any relevant documentation or notes from SAP regarding the specific report or data source to ensure that it is set up correctly.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if it is a critical report.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SE38 (ABAP Editor) and SE80 (Object Navigator) to manage and check reports.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address known issues related to this error message.
  System Logs: Check system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the error message "CRM_ACE_DS_REPORT001 &1 doesn't exist" in your SAP CRM system.