How To Fix RS008 - & is not an online program (see long text)

RS008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS - BRST Reporting Support Tools: Communication Handler

• Message number: 008

• Message text: & is not an online program (see long text)

What causes this issue?

Program &V1& contains type &V2& in its attributes. Therefore it is not
an online report. (Online reports have type 1). You can only call
online reports from the report interface.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Select a report of type 1.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS008 - & is not an online program (see long text) ?

  The SAP error message RS008 typically indicates that a program or report is not executable in the current context, often due to it being a background job or a non-interactive program. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to execute a report that is designed to run in the background or when there are issues with the program's configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Interactive Program: The program you are trying to execute is designed to run in the background and not in an interactive session.
  Job Scheduling Issues: If you are trying to run a job that is scheduled to run in the background, it may not be set up correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the program.
  Program Status: The program may be inactive or not properly registered in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Program Type: Verify if the program is intended to be run in the foreground or