How To Fix KN162 - Data for report & (report &) deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KN - Reporting for Costing

• Message number: 162

• Message text: Data for report & (report &) deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KN162 - Data for report & (report &) deleted ?

  The SAP error message KN162 ("Data for report & (report &) deleted") typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when there is an issue with the data related to a specific report, often in the area of customer master data or reporting related to customer accounts.
  Cause:
  
  
  Data Deletion: The error indicates that the data for the specified report has been deleted. This could happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Manual deletion of records.
  Data archiving processes that remove old or unnecessary data.
  Data inconsistencies or corruption in the database.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Report Parameters: The report may be called with parameters that do not match any existing data, leading to the system not finding the required records.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data, which can lead to the perception that the data has been deleted.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Data Availability: Verify if the data for the report exists in the database. You can do this by checking the relevant tables (e.g., KNA1 for customer master data) to see if the records are still present.
  
  
  Review Deletion Logs: If data was deleted, check the deletion logs or any archiving reports to understand what data was removed and why.
  
  
  Recreate Data: If the data was deleted and is necessary for the report, you may need to recreate it or restore it from a backup if available.
  
  
  Check Report Parameters: Ensure that the parameters used to generate the report are correct and that they correspond to existing data.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data. This can be done by checking the user roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to the specific report to see if there are any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to view table data, or SE38 to run reports.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific report or error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the KN162 error in your SAP system.