How To Fix RSRD118 - Producer &1 does not support output format &2

RSRD118 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSRD - Report Dissemination

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Producer &1 does not support output format &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSRD118 - Producer &1 does not support output format &2 ?

  The SAP error message RSRD118, which states "Producer &1 does not support output format &2," typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Intelligence (BI) or SAP Business Warehouse (BW) when trying to execute a report or query that is attempting to output data in a format that is not supported by the data source or producer.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible Output Format: The specified output format (e.g., Excel, PDF, HTML) is not supported by the data producer (e.g., a specific query or report).
  
  Configuration Issues: The settings for the report or query may not be correctly configured to allow for the desired output format.
  Version Mismatch: There may be a version mismatch between the BI/BW system and the output format capabilities.
  Missing Components: Required components or plugins for the specified output format may not be installed or activated in the SAP system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Output Format: Verify that the output format you are trying to use is supported