How To Fix GC701 - Group 'BW' missing in column structure &

GC701 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GC - Error Messages for Consolidation/Extended General Ledger

• Message number: 701

• Message text: Group 'BW' missing in column structure &

What causes this issue?

The transaction type with indicator '$BW' must be specified in the
column layout of the report when using detail level '2', drilldown.

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?

Insert the indicator '$BW' into the column layout.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GC701 - Group 'BW' missing in column structure & ?

  The SAP error message GC701 indicates that there is a missing group in the column structure of a query or report, specifically the group 'BW'. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is an issue with the data model or the query definition.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Group Definition: The group 'BW' may not be defined in the data model or the query structure.
  Changes in Data Model: If there have been recent changes to the data model, such as the deletion or modification of InfoObjects or InfoProviders, it could lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: If the query or data model was transported from one system to another, the group might not have been included in the transport.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the group, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Group Definition: Verify if the group 'BW' is defined in the relevant