Message type: E = Error
Message class: KH - CO-PA Reporting
Message number: 018
Message text: Do not select a report type when you copy an existing report
You entered a reference report name and chose a report type.
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
Enter either a reference report OR choose a report type. When you use a
reference report, you may not specify a report type. The referenced
report will determine which report type is used.
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KH018
- Do not select a report type when you copy an existing report ?The SAP error message KH018 ("Do not select a report type when you copy an existing report") typically occurs in the context of copying an existing report in the SAP system, particularly in the area of controlling (CO) or reporting.
Cause: This error arises when a user attempts to copy an existing report and inadvertently selects a report type in the copy process. In SAP, when copying a report, the system expects that the report type should not be specified, as it is automatically determined based on the original report being copied.
Solution: To resolve the KH018 error, follow these steps: Do Not Select Report Type: When you are in the process of copying the report, ensure that you do not select or specify a report type. Leave the report type field blank. Use the Correct Copy Function: Make sure you are using the correct function or transaction code for copying reports. This is usually done
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