How To Fix CBGL00208 - Generation variant &1 does not have label category &2

CBGL00208 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CBGL00 - GLM: Standard Messages

• Message number: 208

• Message text: Generation variant &1 does not have label category &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CBGL00208 - Generation variant &1 does not have label category &2 ?

  The SAP error message CBGL00208 indicates that a generation variant specified in your process does not have a corresponding label category defined. This error typically arises in the context of label printing or generation in SAP, particularly when working with the SAP Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) module or similar applications that involve label management.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Label Category: The generation variant you are trying to use does not have an associated label category defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the generation variant may not be set up correctly, leading to a mismatch between the variant and the expected label category.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the generation variant or label category being referenced.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Generation Variant:
  
  Go to the transaction code where you are trying to use the generation