How To Fix KY050 - Upper report class $1 does not exist in user group $2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KY - Messages for SAP-EIS: Presentation

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Upper report class $1 does not exist in user group $2

What causes this issue?

In field 'Upper-level report class', you entered a report class which
does not exist in user group &V2&.

System Response

You cannot continue processing until you have corrected the entry for
'Upper-level report class' or 'User group'.

How to fix this error?

In 'Upper-level report class', enter a report class which belongs to
the user group specified.
Using the function 'Display report class', you can check to which user
group this report class is assigned to.
<DS:TRAN.KCB6>Display report class</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KY050 - Upper report class $1 does not exist in user group $2 ?

  The SAP error message KY050 indicates that there is an issue with the report class specified in the user group. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with report classes and user groups for reporting purposes.
  Cause:
  The error message "KY050 Upper report class $1 does not exist in user group $2" is triggered when:
  
  The specified report class (denoted as $1) is not defined or does not exist in the specified user group (denoted as $2).
  There may be a configuration issue where the report class has not been assigned to the user group correctly.
  The user group may not have the necessary authorizations to access the report class.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KY050 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Report Class Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OKKP (or the relevant configuration transaction) to check the configuration of report classes.
  Ensure that the report class specified in the error message exists and is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Verify User Group Assignment:
  
  Use transaction code OKB9 to check the user group settings.
  Ensure that the report class is assigned to the user group mentioned in the error message.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the report class. This can be checked using transaction code SU53 after the error occurs to see if there are any authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific notes related to the report class and user group configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a production environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OKKP: Configuration for report classes.
  OKB9: User group settings.
  SU53: Authorization check after an error occurs.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on report classes and user groups in the Controlling module.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the KY050 error in SAP.