How To Fix SO083 - Report <&> does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SO - SAPoffice: message texts

• Message number: 083

• Message text: Report <&> does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SO083 - Report <&> does not exist ?

  The SAP error message SO083, which states "Report <&> does not exist," typically occurs when you attempt to execute or access a report that the system cannot find. This can happen for several reasons. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Report Not Created: The report you are trying to access has not been created or does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Report Name: There may be a typo or incorrect report name in the transaction or program you are trying to run.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to access the report, leading to the system not recognizing it.
  Transport Issues: If the report was recently transported from another system (like Development to Production), it may not have been transported correctly.
  Package or Namespace Issues: The report might be in a package or namespace that is not available in your current environment.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Report Name: Double-check the report name you are trying to execute for any typos or errors.
  Check Report Existence: Use transaction codes like SE38 (ABAP Editor) or SA38 (Execute Report) to search for the report. If it does not exist, you may need to create it or ask your development team to do so.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the report. You may need to contact your SAP security team to verify your permissions.
  Transport Check: If the report was recently moved from another environment, check the transport logs to ensure it was transported successfully. You may need to re-transport it if there were issues.
  Consult Documentation: If the report is part of a specific module or package, consult the relevant documentation or support resources to ensure it is correctly installed and configured.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SE80 (Object Navigator) to explore the report's details and dependencies.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to the specific report or error message. SAP Notes can provide patches or workarounds.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Community forums for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the SO083 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.