How To Fix FB138 - No display report selected in report selection

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FB - Batch Programs

• Message number: 138

• Message text: No display report selected in report selection

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FB138 - No display report selected in report selection ?

  The SAP error message FB138: No display report selected in report selection typically occurs when you are trying to execute a report in the Financial Accounting (FI) module, but the system cannot find a valid report selection for the display report you are trying to run. This can happen for various reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Report Selection: The report you are trying to execute does not have a valid report selection defined in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the report or the report selection.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the report may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Report Not Assigned: The report may not be assigned to the user’s role or profile in the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Report Selection:
  
  Go to the transaction code for the report you are trying to run (e.g., FBL1N, FBL3N, etc.).
  Ensure that a valid report selection is available. You may need to create or modify a report selection.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the report. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in transaction code SU53 or SU01.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  If you have access to configuration settings, check the settings for the report in transaction SPRO. Ensure that the report is properly configured and that all necessary parameters are set.
  
  
  
  Assign Report to User Role:
  
  If the report is not assigned to the user’s role, you may need to add it. This can be done in transaction PFCG, where you can modify the user role to include the necessary reports.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for the specific report you are trying to run. There may be specific instructions or prerequisites that need to be met.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or SAP directly for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display), and others that may be related to the report you are trying to run.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to the specific report or error message. SAP Notes often contain fixes or workarounds for known issues.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FB138 error and implement a solution.