How To Fix KN079 - Transaction $ is a menu or a parameter transaction

KN079 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KN - Reporting for Costing

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Transaction $ is a menu or a parameter transaction

What causes this issue?

The transaction you entered is not allowed.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Only enter the following in the list:
reports of type "1"
online transactions
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KN079 - Transaction $ is a menu or a parameter transaction ?

  The SAP error message KN079 indicates that the transaction you are trying to execute is either a menu transaction or a parameter transaction. This means that the transaction cannot be executed directly in the way you are attempting. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Menu Transaction: The transaction you are trying to access is designed to be executed from a menu path rather than directly via a transaction code. Menu transactions typically require navigation through the SAP GUI menus.
  
  
  Parameter Transaction: This type of transaction requires specific parameters to be passed when it is called. If you attempt to execute it without the necessary parameters, you will encounter this error.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Access via Menu: Instead of entering the transaction code directly, navigate to the transaction through the SAP menu. You can find the transaction by following the appropriate path in the SAP Easy Access screen.
  
  
  Use a Parameter Transaction: If