How To Fix KY368 - A new selection of data cannot be made for this report

KY368 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 368

• Message text: A new selection of data cannot be made for this report

What causes this issue?

The function 'New selection' is only valid for reports which were
saved in the report portfolio without data.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

KY368 - Details

• The SAP error message KY368, which states "A new selection of data cannot be made for this report," typically occurs in the context of SAP reporting, particularly when using the Report Painter or Report Writer tools. This error indicates that the system is unable to generate a new selection of data for the report you are trying to run.
  Causes:
  
  Report Locking: The report may be locked by another user or session, preventing new data selection.
  Incorrect Report Configuration: The report may not be configured correctly, leading to issues in data retrieval.
  Data Source Issues: The underlying data source may be unavailable or not properly set up.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the report or access the data.
  Technical Issues: There may be technical issues with the SAP system, such as memory problems or database connectivity issues.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Report Locking: Ensure that no other users are currently running the report.