How To Fix CY505 - No group indicated as heading group in layout & chart &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CY - Capacity Requirements Planning

• Message number: 505

• Message text: No group indicated as heading group in layout & chart &

What causes this issue?

No group was selected as the heading for the display to layout ID &V1&
for the chart &V2&.

How to fix this error?

You should go to Customizing for capacity planning and select an
allocated group as heading group to the layout ID &V1& and the chart
&V2&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CY505 - No group indicated as heading group in layout & chart & ?

  The SAP error message CY505, which states "No group indicated as heading group in layout & chart &," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly when working with reports or layouts in the Report Painter or Report Writer tools. This error indicates that the system cannot find a designated heading group in the specified layout or chart.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Heading Group: The layout you are trying to use does not have a defined heading group. This is essential for the report to understand how to structure the output.
  Incorrect Layout Configuration: The layout may not have been set up correctly, or it may have been modified in a way that removed the heading group.
  Data Source Issues: The data source for the report may not be correctly linked or may not contain the necessary information to generate the report.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Layout Configuration:
  
  Go to the Report Painter or Report Writer transaction (e.g., GRR1 for Report Painter).
  Open the layout that is causing the error.
  Ensure that a heading group is defined. You can do this by checking the layout settings and ensuring that at least one group is marked as a heading group.
  
  
  
  Define a Heading Group:
  
  If no heading group is defined, you can create one by selecting the appropriate rows in the layout and marking them as a heading group.
  Make sure to save the changes after defining the heading group.
  
  
  
  Review Data Sources:
  
  Ensure that the data source for the report is correctly set up and contains the necessary fields.
  If the data source has been changed or is not available, you may need to reconfigure it.
  
  
  
  Test the Layout:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run the report again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Report Painter and Report Writer for detailed instructions on how to configure layouts and groups.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be helpful for finding similar issues faced by other users and their solutions.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP CO reporting.