How To Fix /OSP/MSG166 - Report &1 of rule violation type &2 from system &3 does not exist

/OSP/MSG166 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /OSP/MSG -

• Message number: 166

• Message text: Report &1 of rule violation type &2 from system &3 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /OSP/MSG166 - Report &1 of rule violation type &2 from system &3 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /OSP/MSG166 Report &1 of rule violation type &2 from system &3 does not exist typically indicates that the system is trying to access a report related to a specific rule violation type, but it cannot find the report in the specified system. This can occur in various contexts, such as when working with compliance checks, audits, or other regulatory reporting processes.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Report: The report specified by &1 may not have been created or may have been deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the rule violation type &2 may not be correctly set up, leading to the system looking for a non-existent report.
  Transport Issues: If the report was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process, causing the report to not be available in the target system.
  System Mismatch: The system &3 may not be the correct system where the report is