How To Fix /SEHS/BA_MISC1861 - Report category & is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SEHS/BA_MISC1 -

• Message number: 861

• Message text: Report category & is not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SEHS/BA_MISC1861 - Report category & is not defined ?

  The SAP error message /SEHS/BA_MISC1861 Report category & is not defined typically indicates that the system is trying to access a report category that has not been configured or defined in the system. This can occur in various contexts, such as when generating reports or accessing specific functionalities within the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The report category that the system is trying to access has not been set up in the configuration.
  Incorrect Input: The user may have entered an incorrect report category or there may be a typo in the input.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the report category.
  System Upgrade or Changes: If the system has been recently upgraded or modified, certain configurations may have been lost or not migrated properly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that the report category is defined.
  Use transaction codes like SPRO to access