How To Fix KY421 - Report &1 cannot be executed (form or field catalog)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 421

• Message text: Report &1 cannot be executed (form or field catalog)

What causes this issue?

After a certain change, report &V1& can no longer be used.
The definition of a report presupposes that at least one characteristic
can be selected. Certain table fields are classified as characteristics
in the field catalog. These characteristics can be used in both the
form and the report. If one of these characteristics is unequivocally
specified, it is no longer available for the characteristic selection
in the report.
The error scenario can have two causes:
RESET N1
If you are dealing with a form report, you have used a form in which
all the characteristics of the field catalog are used.
If you are using a basic report, it is due to the setting of the field
catalog that no characteristic can be selected.

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?

If case 1) is true, change the form in such a way that at least one
characteristic is either not used at all or only as an interval.
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If case 2) is true, change the field catalog in such a way that at
least one selectable characteristic is available. Get in touch with the
system administrator for this.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KY421 - Report &1 cannot be executed (form or field catalog) ?

  The SAP error message KY421, which states "Report &1 cannot be executed (form or field catalog)," typically occurs when there is an issue with the report configuration or the underlying data structure. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Form/Field Catalog: The report may be trying to access a form or field catalog that does not exist or is not correctly defined.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the report.
  Data Dictionary Issues: There may be inconsistencies or issues in the data dictionary objects (like tables or views) that the report relies on.
  Program Errors: There could be bugs or errors in the ABAP code of the report itself.
  Transport Issues: If the report was recently transported from one system to another, there may be missing objects or dependencies.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Form/Field Catalog: Verify that the form or field catalog referenced in the report exists and is correctly defined. You may need to recreate or adjust it.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the report has the necessary authorizations. You can check this using transaction SU53 to analyze authorization failures.
  Debugging: If you have access to the ABAP code, you can debug the report to identify where it is failing. Look for any specific lines of code that may be causing the issue.
  Check Data Dictionary: Use transaction SE11 to check the relevant tables and views for any inconsistencies or missing objects.
  Transport Check: If the report was recently transported, ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request. You may need to re-transport missing objects.
  Consult Documentation: Check SAP Notes and documentation for any known issues related to the specific report or transaction code.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SE38 (ABAP Editor), SE11 (Data Dictionary), and SU53 (Authorization Check) for troubleshooting.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to contact your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further assistance.