How To Fix M2740 - Sample report & does not exist! FM generation was terminated!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M2 - LIS: Generating and updating info structures

• Message number: 740

• Message text: Sample report & does not exist! FM generation was terminated!

What causes this issue?

Sample reports are needed to generate the function modules.
The standard sample report &V1& is not available. It has probably been
deleted!

System Response

The SAP System terminated generation of the function modules.
The previous event generation is not affected by this.

How to fix this error?

RESET N1
Ensure that the above sample report is imported into your system
again.
Regenerate the function modules.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M2740 - Sample report & does not exist! FM generation was terminated! ?

  The SAP error message M2740, which states "Sample report & does not exist! FM generation was terminated!", typically occurs during the generation of function modules (FM) for a sample report in the SAP system. This error can arise due to several reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Sample Report: The specified sample report does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo in the report name or the report not being created or activated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the sample report or to generate function modules.
  Transport Issues: If the report was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated in the target system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that are not correctly set up, leading to the inability to generate the function module.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Report Existence: Verify that the sample report exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction SE38 or SE80 to search for the report.
  Correct Report Name: Ensure that the report name is correctly specified in the function module generation process. Check for any typos or incorrect naming conventions.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the report and perform function module generation. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  Activate the Report: If the report exists but is not activated, activate it using transaction SE38 or SE80.
  Transport Check: If the report was transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported and activated in the target system.
  Review Configuration: Check any related configuration settings that may affect the generation of function modules. This may involve reviewing settings in the relevant customizing transactions.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE38: ABAP Editor (to check the report)
  SE80: Object Navigator (to explore the report and its components)
  SE37: Function Builder (to check existing function modules)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the function module generation process to identify the exact point of failure.
  
  If the problem continues after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or ABAP development team for further assistance.