How To Fix KN120 - Report tree & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KN - Reporting for Costing

• Message number: 120

• Message text: Report tree & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KN120 - Report tree & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message KN120, which states "Report tree & does not exist," typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when trying to access a report tree that has not been defined or is not available in the system. This error is often related to the configuration of reporting structures in the SAP system, particularly in the context of customer master data or reporting hierarchies.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Report Tree Definition: The report tree you are trying to access has not been created or defined in the system.
  Incorrect Report Tree Name: The name of the report tree you are trying to use may be misspelled or incorrect.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the report tree.
  Transport Issues: If the report tree was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated in the target system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Report Tree Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., OBY6 for customer account groups) and verify if the report tree exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it using the appropriate configuration steps.
  
  
  
  Verify Report Tree Name:
  
  Double-check the name of the report tree you are trying to access. Ensure that it is spelled correctly and matches the defined report trees in the system.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the report tree. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Transport and Activation:
  
  If the report tree was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure it was successfully imported. If not, you may need to re-transport it or manually create it in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on how to create or manage report trees in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBY6 for customer account groups or SE11 for data dictionary objects.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to KN120 for any known issues or patches that may address the problem.
  User Forums: Check SAP community forums or user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KN120 error and implement a solution to resolve it.