How To Fix KN166 - Report & is not in the report tree

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KN - Reporting for Costing

• Message number: 166

• Message text: Report & is not in the report tree

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KN166 - Report & is not in the report tree ?

  The SAP error message KN166, which states "Report & is not in the report tree," typically occurs when a user attempts to access a report that is not available in the designated report tree structure within the SAP system. This can happen for several reasons, and here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Report Not Assigned: The report may not be assigned to the report tree or the specific user group.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the report.
  Report Deletion or Inactivation: The report may have been deleted or inactivated in the system.
  Incorrect Report Path: The user may be trying to access the report using an incorrect path or identifier.
  Transport Issues: If the report was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly included in the report tree.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Report Assignment:
  
  Verify if the report is correctly assigned to the report tree. This can be done by checking the configuration settings in the SAP system.
  Use transaction codes like GRR1 (for report tree maintenance) to check if the report is included.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the report. This can be checked using transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  If needed, work with your SAP security team to grant the appropriate access.
  
  
  
  Verify Report Status:
  
  Check if the report is still active and has not been deleted or inactivated. This can be done through the report management transactions.
  
  
  
  Correct Report Path:
  
  Ensure that the user is using the correct path or identifier to access the report. Double-check the navigation steps to reach the report.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the report was recently transported, ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included. You may need to re-transport the report if it was missed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific report or error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for guidance on report tree configuration and management.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KN166 error and implement a solution to resolve it.