How To Fix GR342 - The report to be copied does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GR - Report Writer

• Message number: 342

• Message text: The report to be copied does not exist

What causes this issue?

The report (library and report name) you have entered as a reference
for creating a new report does not exist. You cannot therefore create
the new report by copying this existing report.

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?

Check the report or library name of the report to be copied and select
an existing combination. If you do not know any valid names, press F4
to display the possible entries.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GR342 - The report to be copied does not exist ?

  The SAP error message GR342, which states "The report to be copied does not exist," typically occurs when you are trying to copy a report or a variant in the SAP system, but the specified report or variant cannot be found. This can happen for several reasons:
  Causes:
  
  Non-Existent Report/Variant: The report or variant you are trying to copy does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo in the report name or variant name.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to access the report or variant.
  Transport Issues: If the report was recently transported from another system, it may not have been successfully imported or may not exist in the current environment.
  Incorrect Program Name: The program name or report name might be incorrect or not fully qualified.
  Deleted Report: The report may have been deleted or is no longer available in the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Report/Variant Name: Double-check the name of the report or variant you are trying to copy. Ensure there are no typos or errors.
  Check Existence: Use transaction codes like SE38 (ABAP Editor) or SE80 (Object Navigator) to check if the report exists in the system.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the report. You may need to contact your system administrator for assistance.
  Transport Check: If the report was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure it was successfully imported. You may need to re-import the transport if there were issues.
  Consult Documentation: If the report is part of a standard SAP package, consult the SAP documentation or support to see if there are any known issues or updates related to that report.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE38 (to view reports), SE80 (to view objects), and SE11 (to check database tables).
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further assistance.