How To Fix IBRO228 - Broker &1 not defined in report &2, choose broker &3

IBRO228 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IBRO - Broker Collections Message Class

• Message number: 228

• Message text: Broker &1 not defined in report &2, choose broker &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IBRO228 - Broker &1 not defined in report &2, choose broker &3 ?

  The SAP error message IBRO228 indicates that a broker specified in a report is not defined in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or similar modules where brokers are used for data processing or reporting.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors:
  
  Missing Broker Definition: The broker specified in the report is not defined in the system. This could be due to a configuration issue or an oversight during setup.
  Incorrect Broker Assignment: The report may be referencing a broker that is not applicable or has been deleted or deactivated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the broker or the report.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration that lead to the broker not being recognized.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IBRO228 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Broker Definition:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration area in