How To Fix KY226 - First select a report

KY226 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 226

• Message text: First select a report

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KY226 - First select a report ?

  The SAP error message KY226 ("First select a report") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when working with reports in the Report Painter or Report Writer tools. This error indicates that the user has not selected a report before attempting to execute a function that requires a report to be selected.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one of the following scenarios:
  
  No Report Selected: The user has not selected any report from the available list before trying to execute a function (like displaying or modifying the report).
  Incorrect Navigation: The user may have navigated to a function that requires a report without first selecting one.
  Session Issues: Sometimes, session-related issues or timeouts can lead to this error if the report selection is lost.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KY226 error, follow these steps:
  
  Select a Report: Ensure that you have selected a report from the list of available reports. You can do