How To Fix CBGL00215 - No generation variant exists for label category &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CBGL00 - GLM: Standard Messages

• Message number: 215

• Message text: No generation variant exists for label category &1

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?

If you wish to specify a <DS:GLOS.3526BF67AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>
report generation variant</> for label category &V1&, create it in <ZK>
Report Definition</> in the SAP <ZK>Basic Data and Tools</> component
and assign it label category &V1& as a report category.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CBGL00215 - No generation variant exists for label category &1 ?

  The SAP error message CBGL00215 indicates that there is no generation variant available for the specified label category. This error typically occurs in the context of label printing or generation in SAP, particularly when working with the SAP Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) module or similar functionalities that involve label management.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors:
  
  Missing Generation Variant: The specific label category referenced in the error does not have an associated generation variant defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the label management settings or the label category itself.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the generation variants for the specified label category.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration data related to the label categories and their variants.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Generation Variants:
  
  Go to the transaction code CBGL (or the relevant transaction for label management).
  Check if a generation variant exists for the label category specified in the error message.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create a new generation variant for that label category.
  
  
  
  Create/Modify Generation Variant:
  
  If you need to create a new generation variant, navigate to the appropriate configuration settings in SAP.
  Define the generation variant by specifying the necessary parameters and linking it to the correct label category.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the label category is correctly configured in the system.
  Check if there are any missing settings or parameters that need to be defined.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access and manage generation variants for the specified label category.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed instructions on managing label categories and generation variants.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CBGL (for label generation) and others related to EHS or label management.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error CBGL00215 for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for guidance on label management and generation variants.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.