How To Fix KH217 - Report & does not exist

KH217 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KH - CO-PA Reporting

• Message number: 217

• Message text: Report & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KH217 - Report & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message KH217 ("Report & does not exist") typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when a user attempts to execute a report that is either not available or not properly configured in the system. This error can arise for various reasons, and here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Report: The report you are trying to access may not be available in the system. This could be due to it not being created, deleted, or not being transported to the current environment.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the report.
  Incorrect Report Name: The report name may have been entered incorrectly, leading to the system not being able to find it.
  
  Configuration Issues: The report may not be properly configured in the system, or there may be issues with the underlying data sources.
  Transport Issues: If the report was recently