How To Fix FG353 - This report is not in category '&'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FG - Program Error Messages

• Message number: 353

• Message text: This report is not in category '&'

What causes this issue?

The report &v2& does not belong to category &v1&.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Please correct the report name or the attributes of the report:
Application &v3&
Category &v4&

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FG353 - This report is not in category '&' ?

  The SAP error message FG353, which states "This report is not in category '&'", typically occurs when a user attempts to access a report that is not categorized correctly in the SAP system. This can happen for various reasons, including misconfiguration, missing authorizations, or incorrect report settings.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Report Category: The report may not be assigned to the correct category in the SAP system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the report in the specified category.
  Report Configuration: The report may not be configured properly in the system, leading to it being unrecognized in the expected category.
  Transport Issues: If the report was recently transported from one environment to another (e.g., from development to production), it may not have been properly categorized during the transport process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Report Category:
  
  Verify that the report is assigned to the correct category in the SAP system. This can usually be done by checking the report settings in the relevant transaction (e.g., SE38 for ABAP reports).
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the report. This can be checked using transaction SU53 to analyze authorization failures or by consulting with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Reconfigure the Report:
  
  If the report is not configured correctly, you may need to reassign it to the appropriate category. This can involve modifying the report settings or re-creating the report if necessary.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Logs:
  
  If the report was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included and that there were no errors during the transport process.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any available documentation or notes related to the specific report to ensure that it is being accessed correctly.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE38 (for executing reports), SU53 (for checking authorization issues), ST22 (for dump analysis).
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to the FG353 error.
  User Roles: Ensure that user roles are correctly assigned and that they include access to the necessary reports and categories.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FG353 error and implement a suitable solution.