How To Fix KH159 - Report & does not contain any variables specified when it was started

KH159 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KH - CO-PA Reporting

• Message number: 159

• Message text: Report & does not contain any variables specified when it was started

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KH159 - Report & does not contain any variables specified when it was started ?

  The SAP error message KH159, which states "Report & does not contain any variables specified when it was started," typically occurs in the context of running reports in SAP that require certain input parameters or variables to be defined before execution. This error indicates that the report you are trying to run was initiated without the necessary variables being specified.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Variables: The report requires specific variables or parameters to be defined, but they were not provided when the report was executed.
  Incorrect Report Configuration: The report may not be configured correctly to accept the variables, or the variables may not be defined in the report's selection screen.
  User Input: The user may have skipped the input screen or not filled in the required fields before executing the report.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Parameters: Ensure that all required input parameters or variables are filled in before executing the report. This may involve going back to the