How To Fix RT_EN069 - Select a report, not a report definition

RT_EN069 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RT_EN - Monitoring Infrastructure alerts and texts; English origin

• Message number: 069

• Message text: Select a report, not a report definition

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RT_EN069 - Select a report, not a report definition ?

  The SAP error message RT_EN069 ("Select a report, not a report definition") typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a report in SAP but selects a report definition instead of the actual report. This can happen in various SAP modules, particularly in reporting transactions.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the selection of a report definition (which is a template or a configuration for a report) rather than the actual report that is intended to be executed. In SAP, report definitions are used to define the structure and parameters of reports, but they are not executable reports themselves.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Correct Report: Ensure that you are selecting the correct report from the list. Look for the executable report rather than the report definition.
  
  
  Use the Correct Transaction Code: Make sure you are using the correct transaction code to access the report. Sometimes, users may inadvertently use a