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)