How To Fix KN078 - Report $ is not type 1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KN - Reporting for Costing

• Message number: 078

• Message text: Report $ is not type 1

What causes this issue?

The report you entered has an incorrect type.

How to fix this error?

Only enter the following in the list:
Reports of type "1"
Online transactions
Report Writer Reports

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KN078 - Report $ is not type 1 ?

  The SAP error message KN078, which states "Report $ is not type 1," typically relates to issues with the customer master data in the SAP system. This error can occur when there is an inconsistency or misconfiguration in the customer master records, particularly in the context of reporting or data processing.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Customer Master Data: The customer master record may not be set up correctly, particularly in terms of the account group or the type of customer.
  Data Type Mismatch: The system expects a certain type of customer (Type 1) for the report being generated, but the customer record is classified differently.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the customer account groups or the reporting settings in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customer Master Data:
  
  Go to transaction code XD03 (Display Customer) or FD03 (Display Customer - Company Code) and check the customer record in question.
  Verify that the account group is set correctly and that the customer is classified as Type 1.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for customer account groups in transaction code OBD2 (Define Customer Account Groups).
  Ensure that the account group assigned to the customer is configured to be Type 1.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  Run data consistency checks to ensure that there are no discrepancies in the customer master data.
  You can use transaction code SARA to archive and delete old data if necessary, but ensure you have backups and proper authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to customer master data and reporting to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide specific notes or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  XD03 - Display Customer
  FD03 - Display Customer - Company Code
  OBD2 - Define Customer Account Groups
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to view and edit customer master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the KN078 error message in SAP.