How To Fix S1284 - Report & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S1 - Statistik / SAP-Monitor

• Message number: 284

• Message text: Report & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S1284 - Report & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message S1284, which states "Report & does not exist," typically occurs when you attempt to execute a report or transaction that the system cannot find. This can happen for several reasons:
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Report Name: The report name you are trying to execute may be misspelled or incorrectly entered.
  Report Not Installed: The report may not be installed in your SAP system. This can happen if the report is part of an add-on or module that is not activated or installed.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to access the report, leading the system to indicate that it does not exist.
  Transport Issues: If the report was recently transported from another system (like Development to Production), there may have been issues during the transport process.
  System Configuration: The report may be part of a specific configuration that is not set up in your current environment.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Report Name: Verify that you have entered the correct report name. Ensure there are no typos or extra spaces.
  Check Availability: Use transaction SE38 or SA38 to check if the report exists in the system. Enter the report name and see if it is available.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to execute the report. You may need to contact your SAP security team to verify your access rights.
  Transport Verification: If the report was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors. You may need to re-transport the report or check with your Basis team.
  Consult Documentation: If the report is part of a specific module or add-on, consult the documentation to ensure that all necessary components are installed and configured correctly.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or SAP Help Desk for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE38 (ABAP Editor), SA38 (Execute Report), SE80 (Object Navigator).
  Authorization Objects: Check for relevant authorization objects that may restrict access to certain reports.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the specific report or error message for any known issues or patches.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the S1284 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.