How To Fix FOPCR103 - Requested report &1: Unexpected status &2; Execute not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FOPCR - Reporting Messages

• Message number: 103

• Message text: Requested report &1: Unexpected status &2; Execute not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FOPCR103 - Requested report &1: Unexpected status &2; Execute not possible ?

  The SAP error message FOPCR103 indicates that there is an issue with the execution of a report due to an unexpected status. The message typically includes placeholders for the report name (&1) and the unexpected status (&2). Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Report Status: The report you are trying to execute may be in a status that does not allow it to be run. This could be due to it being in a "locked" state, "in progress," or "completed" without the ability to re-execute.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the report in its current status.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict the execution of reports based on their status.
  Data Issues: There could be issues with the underlying data that the report is trying to access, leading to an unexpected status.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Report Status: Verify the status of the report in the relevant transaction (e.g., transaction codes like SE38 or SA38 for report execution). Ensure that the report is in a status that allows execution.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the report. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  Consult Documentation: Check the documentation for the specific report to understand its expected statuses and any restrictions on execution.
  Reprocess or Reset: If the report is in a locked or in-progress state, you may need to wait for it to complete or consult with your system administrator to reset its status.
  Check for Data Issues: Investigate if there are any data inconsistencies or issues that might be causing the report to fail. This may involve checking the underlying tables or data sources.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE38 (ABAP Editor), SA38 (Execute Report), and SM37 (Job Monitoring) to check the status of background jobs.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the specific report or error message for any known issues or patches.
  System Logs: Check system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the FOPCR103 error in SAP.