How To Fix DB687 - Report & has not been selected

DB687 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 687

• Message text: Report & has not been selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB687 - Report & has not been selected ?

  The SAP error message DB687 ("Report & has not been selected") typically occurs when a report or program that is supposed to be executed has not been properly selected or configured in the system. This can happen for various reasons, including configuration issues, missing authorizations, or incorrect settings in the report execution parameters.
  Causes:
  
  Report Not Selected: The report you are trying to execute has not been selected in the relevant transaction or configuration.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the report may not have the necessary authorizations to run the report.
  Configuration Errors: There may be issues in the configuration settings for the report, such as missing parameters or incorrect settings.
  Transport Issues: If the report was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly activated or configured in the target system.
  Program Deactivation: The report or program may have been deactivated or removed from the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Select the Report: Ensure that the report