How To Fix KY101 - Enter report class, not report

KY101 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Enter report class, not report

What causes this issue?

You entered a number representing a report, however, only numbers
representing report classes are 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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KY101 - Enter report class, not report ?

  The SAP error message KY101 ("Enter report class, not report") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when working with report creation or configuration in the Report Painter or Report Writer tools. This error indicates that the system expects a report class to be specified, but a report name has been entered instead.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You are trying to create or modify a report and have mistakenly entered a report name instead of a report class.
  The system is expecting a higher-level classification (report class) that groups related reports, rather than a specific report.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KY101 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Input: Ensure that you are entering a report class and not a specific report name. The report class is typically a higher-level category that can contain multiple reports.
  
  
  Use the Correct Transaction: If you are in a transaction that requires a report class, make sure you