How To Fix KH038 - Report is defined incorrectly (empty selection)

KH038 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KH - CO-PA Reporting

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Report is defined incorrectly (empty selection)

What causes this issue?

Element &V3& of form &V1& uses the global variable &V2&. When &V2& was
replaced, it resulted in a selection condition which cannot be
fulfilled.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KH038 - Report is defined incorrectly (empty selection) ?

  The SAP error message KH038, which states "Report is defined incorrectly (empty selection)," typically occurs when you are trying to execute a report in SAP that requires certain selection criteria, but those criteria have not been properly defined or are missing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Selection Criteria: The report you are trying to run may require specific selection parameters (like company code, plant, or other key fields) that have not been filled in.
  Incorrect Report Configuration: The report may be incorrectly configured in the system, leading to an inability to process the request.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain data, which can lead to an empty selection.
  Data Issues: If the underlying data is not available or has been deleted, it may lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Selection Criteria: Ensure that all required fields in the selection screen of the report are filled in. Look for mandatory fields that are