How To Fix DS355 - Place the cursor on a report name

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 355

• Message text: Place the cursor on a report name

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DS355 - Place the cursor on a report name ?

  The SAP error message DS355, which states "Place the cursor on a report name," typically occurs in the context of SAP's reporting tools, particularly when you are trying to execute or access a report but have not selected a specific report name.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following:
  
  No Report Selected: You may have not selected a specific report in the list or the report name is not highlighted.
  Incorrect Navigation: You might be in a menu or screen where the system expects you to select a report but you have not done so.
  User Permissions: In some cases, it could be related to user permissions where the user does not have access to the report.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DS355 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Select a Report: Ensure that you place the cursor on a valid report name in the list. You can do this by clicking on the report