How To Fix UPC306 - Report &1 could not be entered in job &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPC - Planning: General Error Messages

• Message number: 306

• Message text: Report &1 could not be entered in job &2

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Attempt to execute this later in the background.
If you get this error message again, contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPC306 - Report &1 could not be entered in job &2 ?

  The SAP error message UPC306, which states "Report &1 could not be entered in job &2," typically occurs when there is an issue with scheduling a report in a background job. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes:
  
  Report Not Found: The specified report (&1) may not exist in the system or may have been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to schedule the job may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the report.
  Incorrect Job Parameters: The parameters provided for the job may be incorrect or incomplete.
  Technical Issues: There may be technical issues with the job scheduling system or the background processing framework.
  Inactive Report: The report might be inactive or not properly configured in the system.
  System Configuration: There could be configuration issues in the job scheduling settings.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Report Existence: Check if the report specified in the error message exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction codes like SE38 or SA38 to search for the report.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the report. You can check this using transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  Review Job Parameters: Double-check the parameters you are using to schedule the job. Ensure they are correct and complete.
  Check Report Status: Make sure the report is active and properly configured. If it is a custom report, ensure that it has been transported correctly to the system.
  Review Background Job Logs: Check the logs for the background job to see if there are any additional error messages or warnings that can provide more context.
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error. SAP Notes can provide patches or workarounds for known issues.
  System Restart: In some cases, restarting the background processing system or the application server may resolve temporary issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE38 (ABAP Editor), SM37 (Job Monitoring), SM36 (Job Scheduling), SU53 (Authorization Check).
  SAP Notes: Search the SAP Support Portal for notes related to UPC306 or job scheduling issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for background job scheduling and report execution for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further investigation.