How To Fix DB020 - Report & contains no requests

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Report & contains no requests

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB020 - Report & contains no requests ?

  The SAP error message DB020, which states "Report & contains no requests," typically occurs in the context of database operations, particularly when dealing with transport requests or when trying to execute a report that is expected to have associated requests but does not.
  Cause:
  
  
  No Transport Requests: The report you are trying to execute or analyze does not have any transport requests associated with it. This can happen if the report was created or modified in a development environment but was never transported to the quality or production environment.
  
  
  Incorrect Report Name: The report name specified might be incorrect or misspelled, leading to the system not finding any associated requests.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the report may not have the necessary authorizations to view the transport requests related to that report.
  
  
  System Configuration: There might be issues with the system configuration or the transport management system that prevent the retrieval of transport requests.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Report Name: Verify that the report name you are using is correct. Ensure there are no typos or incorrect naming conventions.
  
  
  Review Transport Requests: If you have access, check the transport requests in the development environment to see if the report has been included in any requests. You can do this using transaction codes like SE01 (Transport Organizer) or SE09 (Workbench Organizer).
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view transport requests. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  
  
  Transport the Report: If the report is indeed missing transport requests, you may need to create a transport request for it and move it to the appropriate environment.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SE01, SE09, SE10 (Transport Organizer), and SE38 (ABAP Editor) for managing and executing reports.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on transport management and report execution.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.