How To Fix CBGL00217 - Enter a generation variant or a label size

CBGL00217 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CBGL00 - GLM: Standard Messages

• Message number: 217

• Message text: Enter a generation variant or a label size

What causes this issue?

You have entered a label size <ZH>and</> a report generation variant for
a label category. This is not permitted because the report generation
variant determines the size of the label. If you do not specify a report
generation variant, the system determines the right one dynamically from
the label size and other information during label determination.
INCLUDE CBGLT_INFO_LABEL_DETERMINAT OBJECT DOKU ID TX

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Delete one of the entries.

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 CBGL00217 - Enter a generation variant or a label size ?

  The SAP error message CBGL00217 indicates that a generation variant or a label size must be specified when trying to generate labels or print documents in the SAP system. This error typically occurs in the context of label printing or document generation processes, particularly in modules related to logistics or inventory management.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  The user attempts to print labels or generate documents without specifying the required parameters (generation variant or label size).
  The configuration for the label printing process is incomplete or incorrect.
  The relevant master data or configuration settings for the label printing process are missing.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Specify Generation Variant or Label Size:
  
  When prompted, ensure that you enter a valid generation variant or label size in the relevant fields. This may involve selecting from a dropdown list or entering a specific code.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for label printing in