How To Fix KY196 - Report & does not exist -> Choose another name

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 196

• Message text: Report & does not exist -> Choose another name

What causes this issue?

No entry with the following key exists in report library TKEB1:
Application class: &V2&
Subclass: &V3&
Report name: &V1&

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?

Check the existing entry in the <DS:TRAN.SE16>report library</>.
Enter another report name.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KY196 - Report & does not exist -> Choose another name ?

  The SAP error message KY196 ("Report & does not exist -> Choose another name") typically occurs when you are trying to create or access a report in SAP that the system cannot find. This can happen for several reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Non-Existent Report: The report you are trying to access or create does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Report Name: There may be a typo or incorrect naming convention used when entering the report name.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to access the report.
  Transport Issues: If the report was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  Development Environment: If you are in a development environment, the report may not have been created or saved correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Report Name: Verify that the report name you are entering is correct. Ensure there are no typos or incorrect characters.
  Search for the Report: Use transaction codes like SE38 (ABAP Editor) or SA38 (Execute Report) to search for the report by name. This can help confirm whether the report exists.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that your user profile has the necessary authorizations to access the report. You may need to contact your SAP security administrator for assistance.
  Transport Check: If the report was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure it was successfully imported. You may need to re-transport the report if there were issues.
  Create New Report: If the report does not exist and you have the necessary permissions, you may need to create a new report using transaction SE38 or SE80.
  Consult Documentation: If the report is part of a standard SAP package, consult the SAP documentation or support for any known issues or updates related to that report.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE38 (ABAP Editor), SA38 (Execute Report), and SE80 (Object Navigator) for report management.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific report or error message.
  User Roles: Review your user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or SUIM to ensure you have the necessary access rights.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further assistance.