How To Fix XSS_CAT_RFC036 - No posting columns; favorites cannot be saved

XSS_CAT_RFC036 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XSS_CAT_RFC - Error Messages CATS FACE RFC Layer

• Message number: 036

• Message text: No posting columns; favorites cannot be saved

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XSS_CAT_RFC036 - No posting columns; favorites cannot be saved ?

  The SAP error message XSS_CAT_RFC036: No posting columns; favorites cannot be saved typically occurs in the context of the SAP GUI when users attempt to save favorites in a transaction or report that does not have any valid posting columns defined. This can happen in various scenarios, particularly when working with transaction codes that involve lists or reports.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Posting Columns Defined: The primary cause of this error is that the transaction or report you are trying to save as a favorite does not have any posting columns defined. Posting columns are necessary for the system to understand what data should be saved in the favorites.
  Incorrect Transaction Code: You might be using a transaction code that is not intended for saving favorites or does not support the functionality.
  User Authorizations: Sometimes, the user might not have the necessary authorizations to save favorites for certain transactions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Transaction Code: Ensure that you are using