How To Fix GT017 - Exception handling defined for & in report &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GT - Database utilities

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Exception handling defined for & in report &

What causes this issue?

The specified operation cannot be executed because the object needs
special handling. This handling was not completed.

System Response

The operation which was called is not executed.

How to fix this error?

Find out from the documentation for the specified program what kind of
handling is needed and how to complete this handling.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GT017 - Exception handling defined for & in report & ?

  The SAP error message GT017, which states "Exception handling defined for & in report &," typically indicates that there is an issue with exception handling in a specific report or program. This error can occur when the system encounters an unexpected situation that is not properly handled by the program's exception handling logic.
  Cause:
  
  Uncaught Exceptions: The program may have encountered an exception that was not anticipated or handled in the code.
  Incorrect Exception Handling Logic: The logic defined for handling exceptions may not be correctly implemented, leading to the error.
  Missing Exception Class: The exception class that is supposed to handle the error may not be defined or may not exist in the system.
  Program Logic Errors: There may be logical errors in the program that lead to exceptions being raised.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review the Code: Check the report or program code for any uncaught exceptions. Ensure that all possible exceptions are being handled appropriately.
  Implement Exception Handling: If the report does not have proper exception handling, implement it using TRY...ENDTRY blocks to catch exceptions and handle them accordingly.
  Check Exception Classes: Ensure that the exception classes used in the report are correctly defined and available in the system.
  Debugging: Use the debugger to step through the code and identify where the exception is being raised. This can help pinpoint the exact cause of the issue.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific report or transaction to see if there are known issues or patches available.
  Testing: After making changes, thoroughly test the report to ensure that the exception handling works as expected and that the error no longer occurs.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to the specific report or transaction that may provide additional context or solutions.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SE80 (Object Navigator) or SE38 (ABAP Editor) to access and modify the report code.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  
  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 experienced ABAP developer for further assistance.