How To Fix /PF1/PE_PP204 - Report &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/PE_PP -

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Report &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/PE_PP204 - Report &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/PE_PP204 Report &1 does not exist typically indicates that the system is unable to find a specific report that is being referenced in the process. This can occur for several reasons, and here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Report Not Created: The report specified by &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.
  Transport Issues: If the report was recently transported from another system, it may not have been successfully imported.
  Package or Namespace Issues: The report might be in a different package or namespace that is not accessible.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify Report Existence:
  
  Check if the report exists in the system by using transaction codes like SE38 (ABAP Editor) or SA38 (Execute Report).
  Ensure that the report name is correctly spelled and formatted.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the report. This can be checked in transaction SU53 (Authorization Check) after attempting to run the report.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the report was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult with Development Team:
  
  If the report is supposed to exist but cannot be found, consult with the development team to see if it has been deleted or if there are any known issues.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Reports:
  
  If the report is a custom report, ensure that it has been developed and activated properly in the system.
  
  
  
  Use Alternative Reports:
  
  If the report is not available, check if there are alternative reports that can provide similar information.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE38 (ABAP Editor), SA38 (Execute Report), SU53 (Authorization Check).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to the specific report or error message.
  Documentation: Review any documentation related to the report to understand its purpose and any dependencies it may have.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to engage with SAP support or your internal SAP Basis team for further investigation.