How To Fix STC_TASK018 - ABAP report &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STC_TASK - Task related Messages

• Message number: 018

• Message text: ABAP report &1 does not exist

What causes this issue?

ABAP report &V1& does not exist in the system.

System Response

In case the corresponding task has not been executed already, it will be
skipped. If the task has been executed, the execution status and the
task log remains.

How to fix this error?

Contact the task list owner. It may happen that a task does not exist in
the current system, but maybe imported later on. In case of using a task
list variant, it may happen that the variant is used later on for
creating a new task list run or to be transported to a different system
where the report exists.
If you are sure that the report must exist in the current system,
contact the report owner. In case the report is provided by SAP, check
the SAP Online Service System for report name &V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STC_TASK018 - ABAP report &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message STC_TASK018 indicates that a specific ABAP report, referenced by &1, does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs during the execution of a background job or task that is trying to call a report that is either not available or has been deleted.
  Causes:
  
  Report Deletion: The ABAP report may have been deleted or not transported to the current system.
  Incorrect Report Name: There may be a typo or incorrect report name specified in the job or task configuration.
  Transport Issues: The report might exist in the development environment but has not been transported to the quality or production environment.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the task may not have the necessary authorizations to access the report, leading to the perception that it does not exist.
  Namespace Issues: The report might be in a different namespace that is not accessible in the current context.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify Report Existence:
  
  Check if the report exists in the system by using transaction code SE38 or SA38. Enter the report name and see if it can be found.
  
  
  
  Check for Typos:
  
  Ensure that the report name specified in the job/task is correct and does not contain any typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Transport the Report:
  
  If the report exists in the development environment but not in the target environment, ensure that it is properly transported using the transport management system.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check the user authorizations to ensure that the user executing the task has the necessary permissions to run the report.
  
  
  
  Check for Namespace:
  
  If the report is in a custom namespace, ensure that the namespace is correctly configured and accessible.
  
  
  
  Consult with Development Team:
  
  If the report is missing, consult with the development team to determine if it was intentionally deleted or if there are plans to recreate it.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE38: ABAP Editor to check for the existence of the report.
  SM37: To check the status of background jobs and see if there are any additional error messages.
  
  
  
  Logs and Traces:
  
  Review the job logs for more detailed error messages that might provide additional context.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the STC_TASK018 error and implement the appropriate solution.