How To Fix GR040 - Make sure you selected cross-page

GR040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GR - Report Writer

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Make sure you selected cross-page

What causes this issue?

The selected area exceeds the current screen page, since the corner
points marked are on various pages of the report.

System Response

The function you called up applies to the selected area which lies
outside of the current screen page.

How to fix this error?

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GR040 - Make sure you selected cross-page ?

  The SAP error message GR040, which states "Make sure you selected cross-page," typically occurs in the context of SAP's reporting or data entry processes, particularly when dealing with cross-page documents or reports. This error can arise when the system expects a certain selection or configuration that spans multiple pages, but the user has not made the appropriate selections.
  
  Cause:
  
  Cross-Page Selection: The error usually indicates that the user has not selected the necessary options that allow for cross-page processing. This can happen in scenarios where data or documents are spread across multiple pages, and the system requires specific selections to process them correctly.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the report or document that prevent it from recognizing the cross-page selections.
  User Input Error: The user may have inadvertently missed selecting the required options or may have made an incorrect selection.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Selections: Ensure that you have selected the appropriate options