How To Fix KFM308 - Report &1 or variant &2 does not exist in source system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KFM - Message Class for Generic Key Figure Monitor

• Message number: 308

• Message text: Report &1 or variant &2 does not exist in source system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KFM308 - Report &1 or variant &2 does not exist in source system ?

  The SAP error message KFM308 indicates that a specific report or variant does not exist in the source system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's reporting tools, particularly when trying to execute a report that is expected to be available in the system but is not found.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Report/Variant: The report or variant specified in the error message is not available in the source system. This could be due to:
  
  The report has not been created or saved in the source system.
  The report or variant was deleted or renamed.
  The report is available in a different client or system.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The system configuration may not be set up correctly to access the report or variant.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the report was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that prevented it from being created in the target system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Report/Variant Existence:
  
  Check if the report or variant exists in the source system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., using transaction codes like SE38 for reports) and searching for the report name or variant.
  
  
  
  Create or Restore the Report/Variant:
  
  If the report or variant does not exist, you may need to create it or restore it from a backup if it was deleted.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Logs:
  
  If the report was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs for any errors or issues that may have occurred during the transport process.
  
  
  
  Client-Specific Issues:
  
  Ensure that you are in the correct client where the report is supposed to exist. Sometimes reports are client-specific, and you may need to switch clients.
  
  
  
  Authorization Issues:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the report or variant. Lack of authorization can sometimes lead to similar error messages.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or notes related to the report or variant to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SE38 (for executing reports), SE80 (for object navigator), and SE11 (for data dictionary) to help troubleshoot.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific report or variant.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP's support portal for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KFM308 error and implement a solution to resolve it.