How To Fix DB016 - Report & has no cover sheet

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DB - Messages for logical databases and background processing

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Report & has no cover sheet

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB016 - Report & has no cover sheet ?

  The SAP error message DB016, which states "Report & has no cover sheet," typically occurs when you are trying to print or generate a report in SAP that is expected to have a cover sheet, but the system is unable to find or generate one. This can happen for various reasons, including configuration issues or missing settings.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The report may not be configured to include a cover sheet in its settings.
  Output Device Settings: The output device (printer) may not be set up to handle cover sheets.
  Report Type: Some report types may not support cover sheets.
  User Settings: User-specific settings may not be configured to include cover sheets for reports.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to generate reports with cover sheets.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Report Configuration:
  
  Go to the report's configuration settings and ensure that the option for including a cover sheet is enabled.
  
  
  
  Review Output Device Settings:
  
  Check the settings of the output device (printer) in transaction SPAD. Ensure that it is configured to support cover sheets.
  
  
  
  Modify User Settings:
  
  In the user profile settings, check if there are any options related to report output that need to be adjusted to include cover sheets.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the documentation for the specific report to see if there are any prerequisites or specific configurations required for cover sheets.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to generate reports with cover sheets. This may involve checking roles and permissions in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPAD (Spool Administration) to check printer settings or SE38 (ABAP Editor) to review the report program.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Forums: Check SAP community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the DB016 error and implement a solution to resolve it.