How To Fix /OSP/MSG169 - Report &1 of category &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /OSP/MSG -

• Message number: 169

• Message text: Report &1 of category &2 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /OSP/MSG169 - Report &1 of category &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /OSP/MSG169 Report &1 of category &2 does not exist typically indicates that the system is unable to find a specific report that is being referenced. This can occur for a variety of reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Report Not Created: The report specified by the name &1 has not been created or does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Report Name: There may be a typo or incorrect report name being referenced in the transaction or program.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the report.
  Report Category Issues: The report may not be assigned to the specified category &2, or the category itself may not exist.
  Transport Issues: If the report was recently transported from another system, it may not have been successfully imported.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Report Existence: Check if the report exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the appropriate transaction (e.g., SE38 or SA38) and trying to find the report by name.
  Check Report Name: Ensure that the report name is correctly spelled and formatted. Look for any leading or trailing spaces.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the report. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  Check Report Category: Verify that the report is correctly assigned to the specified category. You may need to check the configuration settings related to report categories.
  Transport Logs: If the report was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or issues that may have occurred during the transport process.
  Consult Documentation: If the report is part of a specific module or application, consult the relevant documentation or support resources for additional guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE38 (ABAP Editor), SA38 (Execute Report), SU53 (Authorization Check).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Community for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.