How To Fix RS401 - The transaction & is a menu or a parameter transaction

RS401 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 401

• Message text: The transaction & is a menu or a parameter transaction

What causes this issue?

You have entered an invalid transaction.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS401 - The transaction & is a menu or a parameter transaction ?

  The SAP error message RS401 indicates that the transaction you are trying to execute is either a menu transaction or a parameter transaction. This means that the transaction is not a standard executable transaction code but rather a reference to a menu or a parameterized transaction.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Menu Transaction: The transaction code you are trying to execute is linked to a menu path rather than a direct executable function. Menu transactions typically lead you to a series of screens or options rather than performing a specific action.
  
  
  Parameter Transaction: This type of transaction is designed to be called with specific parameters. It usually requires additional input to function correctly, and if those parameters are not provided, the transaction cannot execute.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Use the Correct Transaction Code: Ensure that you are using the correct transaction code. If you are trying to access a specific function, check if there is a direct transaction code available for that