How To Fix KY168 - You must change report &1 before you can execute it

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 168

• Message text: You must change report &1 before you can execute it

What causes this issue?

With the key-figure, which the report &V1& uses, changes have been made.
Presumably all key-figures have been deleted.
The affected report will be adjusted as far as possible with
the changes. However, a change is being dealt with here which requires
the entry 'Change Report'.

System Response

The report can only be carried out when you have saved in 'Change
Report'.

How to fix this error?

Please fill in all the necessary entry fields in 'Change Report' and
then save the report.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KY168 - You must change report &1 before you can execute it ?

  The SAP error message KY168 ("You must change report &1 before you can execute it") typically occurs when you attempt to execute a report that has not been properly configured or has been marked for changes. This message indicates that the report needs to be modified or adjusted before it can be executed.
  Cause:
  
  Report Configuration: The report may have been set up in a way that requires certain parameters or settings to be adjusted before it can be run.
  Development Status: The report might be in a development or modification status, meaning it is not yet finalized for execution.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the report may require specific authorizations or roles that are not assigned to the user attempting to execute it.
  Missing Parameters: Required input parameters for the report may not have been provided, or the report may need to be adjusted to include necessary fields.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Modify the Report: 
  
  Go to the transaction code for the report (e.g., SE38 or SA38) and make the necessary changes to the report configuration.
  Ensure that all required fields and parameters are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Check Development Status:
  
  If the report is in a development state, you may need to transport it to a production environment or finalize the changes in the development environment.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the report. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to ensure the correct roles are assigned.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any documentation related to the report to understand what changes are necessary for execution.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unsure about the changes needed, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or a technical consultant who can assist in resolving the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE38 (ABAP Editor), SA38 (Execute Report)
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues with the specific report.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned in the SAP system to execute reports.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KY168 error and successfully execute the report.