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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 background. If it is a background program, you may need to schedule it as a background job using transaction code SM37 or SM36.
  Run in Background: If you need to run the program in the background, use the appropriate transaction to schedule it as a background job.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the program. You can check this in transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  Program Activation: If the program is inactive, you may need to activate it in the ABAP Workbench (transaction SE80 or SE38).
  Review Job Logs: If the program is scheduled as a background job, check the job logs for any additional error messages or information that can help diagnose the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE38 or SA38: To execute ABAP programs.
  SM37: To monitor background jobs.
  SM36: To schedule background jobs.
  SU53: To check authorization issues.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues related to the program you are trying to execute. You can search for the error message or program name in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific program or report to understand its intended use and execution context.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or ABAP development team for further assistance.