How To Fix RSRD237 - No available distribution type for creating a broadcast setting

RSRD237 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSRD - Report Dissemination

• Message number: 237

• Message text: No available distribution type for creating a broadcast setting

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RSRD237 - Details

• The SAP error message RSRD237, which states "No available distribution type for creating a broadcast setting," typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Intelligence (BI) when users attempt to set up a broadcast for a report or query. This error indicates that there is no valid distribution type configured for the broadcast settings.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Distribution Types: The most common cause is that there are no distribution types defined in the system for the specific broadcasting scenario.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or create broadcast settings.
  
  Configuration Issues: The broadcasting settings may not be properly configured in the SAP system.
  System Settings: The system may not have the necessary components or settings enabled for broadcasting.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Distribution Types:
  
  Go to the SAP BI system and check the distribution types configured for broadcasting. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP BW or BI