How To Fix EAR_LEGAL_REPORT004 - File name not defined. The report will be executed in Test Mode.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EAR_LEGAL_REPORT - ARGENTINA: Legal report message class

• Message number: 004

• Message text: File name not defined. The report will be executed in Test Mode.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EAR_LEGAL_REPORT004 - File name not defined. The report will be executed in Test Mode. ?

  The SAP error message EAR_LEGAL_REPORT004: File name not defined. The report will be executed in Test Mode. typically occurs when you are trying to execute a legal report (such as a tax report or compliance report) in SAP, but the system cannot find a specified file name for the output. This can happen for various reasons, and here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The report may require a specific configuration that has not been set up in the system, such as defining the output file name or path.
  Test Mode: The report is being executed in test mode, which may not require a file name, but if the system is expecting one, it can lead to this error.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the report may not have the necessary authorizations to access or define the output file.
  Incorrect Parameters: The parameters provided for the report execution may be