How To Fix SRF_AUTHORING513 - Report category does not exist. Check report entity configuration.

SRF_AUTHORING513 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRF_AUTHORING - Message class for SRF Authoring

• Message number: 513

• Message text: Report category does not exist. Check report entity configuration.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRF_AUTHORING513 - Report category does not exist. Check report entity configuration. ?

  The SAP error message SRF_AUTHORING513 indicates that there is an issue with the report category configuration in the SAP system. This error typically arises when the system cannot find the specified report category in the report entity configuration. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Report Category: The specified report category does not exist in the system. This could be due to a misconfiguration or an attempt to access a report category that has not been created.
  Incorrect Configuration: The report entity configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to the system being unable to locate the report category.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the report category, leading to the error message.
  Transport Issues: If the report category was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or completely.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Report Category Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the report entity configuration