How To Fix KH042 - Report & is defined incorrectly (empty selection)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KH - CO-PA Reporting

• Message number: 042

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

What causes this issue?

Report &V1& uses the global variable &V3& for the characteristic &V2&.
When &V3& was replaced, this led to a selection condition which could
not be fulfilled.

How to fix this error?

Check your report structure &V1&.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KH042 - Report & is defined incorrectly (empty selection) ?

  The SAP error message KH042 indicates that a report is defined incorrectly, specifically that there is an empty selection. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when trying to execute a report 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 requires specific selection parameters (like cost center, profit center, etc.), and if these are not provided, the system cannot execute the report.
  Incorrect Report Configuration: The report may not be configured correctly 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 empty selections.
  Data Availability: If there is no data available for the selected criteria, it may also trigger this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Selection Criteria: Ensure that all required selection fields are filled out