How To Fix PN049 - Report category &1 cannot be assigned to report &2

PN049 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PN -

• Message number: 049

• Message text: Report category &1 cannot be assigned to report &2

What causes this issue?

The &V1& report category cannot be assigned to the &V2& report.

System Response

The system attempted to assign the &V1& report category to the &V2&
report. The report category was defined for the &v3& logical database.
However, the report is based on the &v4& logical database.

How to fix this error?

You must select a report category that has been defined for the &V4&
logical database.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PN049 - Report category &1 cannot be assigned to report &2 ?

  The SAP error message PN049, which states "Report category &1 cannot be assigned to report &2," typically occurs when there is an issue with the assignment of a report category to a specific report in the SAP system. This can happen in various contexts, such as when working with reporting tools or financial reporting.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Report Category: The report category specified may not exist or may not be valid for the type of report you are trying to assign it to.
  Incompatible Report Type: The report type may not be compatible with the selected report category. For example, certain categories may only be applicable to specific types of reports.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to assign the report category to the report.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that prevent the assignment of the report category to the report.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Report Category: Verify that the