How To Fix SF905 - Report & finished on & at &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SF - SAPfind: Message Texts

• Message number: 905

• Message text: Report & finished on & at &

Self-Explanatory Message

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SF905 - Report & finished on & at & ?

  The SAP error message SF905 typically indicates that there is an issue with the execution of a report or a job in the SAP system. The message format usually includes details about the report name, the status of the report (finished), and the timestamps indicating when the report was executed.
  Cause:
  
  
  Job Execution Issues: The report may have encountered an error during execution, which could be due to various reasons such as:
  
  Missing or incorrect data.
  Authorization issues preventing the report from accessing necessary data.
  System resource limitations (e.g., memory or processing power).
  Configuration issues in the report settings.
  
  
  
  Data Issues: The report may be trying to process data that is not available or is in an incorrect format.
  
  
  Technical Errors: There could be underlying technical issues such as database connectivity problems, system performance issues, or bugs in the report code.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Job Logs: Review the job logs for the specific report to identify any error messages or warnings that can provide more context about the failure.
  
  
  Data Validation: Ensure that the data being processed by the report is complete and in the correct format. Check for any missing entries or inconsistencies.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user executing the report has the necessary authorizations to access the data and execute the report.
  
  
  System Resources: Monitor system performance and resource usage. If the system is under heavy load, consider scheduling the report to run during off-peak hours.
  
  
  Debugging: If you have access to the report's code, consider debugging it to identify any logical errors or issues in the code.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to the specific report for any known issues or patches.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SM37 (Job Monitoring) to check the status of background jobs and view logs.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address known issues with the specific report.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the SF905 error message in your SAP system.