How To Fix PN867 - Output routine REDEFINE does not exist in report program &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PN -

• Message number: 867

• Message text: Output routine REDEFINE does not exist in report program &1

What causes this issue?

You have used the report output option in distributed reporting. This
option requires a FORM REDEFINE in the output report program. This FORM
routine does not exist, or the interface does not match the one in the
scheduler.

System Response

Data cannot be output. The scheduler will be terminated without output.

How to fix this error?

Please modify the output program accordingly, or use the standard
version of the scheduler.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PN867 - Output routine REDEFINE does not exist in report program &1 ?

  The SAP error message PN867 indicates that the output routine "REDEFINE" does not exist in the specified report program. This error typically occurs when you are trying to execute a report that is expected to use a specific output routine for formatting or processing the output, but the routine is either missing or not defined correctly in the program.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Output Routine: The output routine "REDEFINE" has not been defined in the report program.
  Incorrect Program Name: The report program specified may not be the correct one, or it may have been changed or deleted.
  Transport Issues: If the program was transported from one system to another, the output routine may not have been included in the transport.
  Development Errors: There may be a coding error or oversight in the development of the report program.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Program Definition: Verify that the report program specified in the error message is correct and exists in the system.
  Define the Output Routine: If the output routine "REDEFINE" is missing, you will need to create it. This can be done by:
  
  Going to the ABAP Editor (transaction SE38 or SE80).
  Opening the report program and checking for the output routine section.
  Implementing the necessary logic for the "REDEFINE" routine.
  
  
  Check Transport Requests: If the program was recently transported, ensure that all necessary objects, including the output routine, were included in the transport request.
  Debugging: If you have access to the ABAP development environment, you can debug the program to see where it is failing and gather more information about the missing routine.
  Consult Documentation: Check any documentation or specifications related to the report to understand what the "REDEFINE" routine is supposed to do and how it should be implemented.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use SE38 (ABAP Editor) to view and edit the report program, and SE80 (Object Navigator) for a broader view of the program and its components.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide guidance on similar issues.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community or other forums for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If you are not a developer or do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, you may need to contact your SAP technical team or a developer for assistance in resolving this error.