How To Fix DS338 - No report of type & exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DS - Messages for Editing Text Elements in ABAP Programs

• Message number: 338

• Message text: No report of type & exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DS338 - No report of type & exists ?

  The SAP error message DS338 ("No report of type & exists") typically occurs when you are trying to access a report or a data source that does not exist or is not available in the system. This can happen for various reasons, such as incorrect report type specification, missing authorization, or the report not being created or activated.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Report Type: The report type specified in the transaction or program does not match any existing report types in the system.
  Report Not Created: The report you are trying to access has not been created or has been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the report.
  Transport Issues: If the report was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that are preventing the report from being recognized.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Report Type: Verify that the report type you are trying to access is correct. Ensure that you are using the correct transaction code or report name.
  Create or Activate Report: If the report does not exist, you may need to create it or activate it if it has been deactivated.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the report. You can check this in the user roles and profiles.
  Transport Check: If the report was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported and activated in the target system.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help files for the specific report type to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to report management, such as SE38 (ABAP Editor) or SA38 (Execute Report).
  User Roles: Review user roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG to ensure proper access rights.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the DS338 error and implement a solution.