How To Fix GR111 - The report will be output in format &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GR - Report Writer

• Message number: 111

• Message text: The report will be output in format &1

What causes this issue?

The <DS:DE.OUT_FORM>output format</> determines if the report is to be
output in list format (output format '0') or in tabular format (output
format '1') to the selected <DS:DE.OUT_DEVI>output medium</>.
You can store a particular output format as the default value in the
report definition. This default value can be overridden by calling up
the function "Output parameters..." when you call up a report.
The selected output format is invalid. The following may be the reason
for this:
You can only select the output format '0' (list format) for the output
media '0' (screen or printer) and '3' (screen or departmental printer).

System Response

The output medium has been corrected. The report is output in output
format &V1&.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GR111 - The report will be output in format &1 ?

  The SAP error message GR111, which states "The report will be output in format &1," typically occurs when there is an issue with the output format of a report in SAP. This message is not necessarily an error but rather a notification indicating that the report will be generated in a specific format, which may not be the expected one.
  Cause:
  
  Output Format Settings: The output format specified in the report settings may not be compatible with the current configuration or user settings.
  User Preferences: The user's output device settings or preferences may dictate a different format than what is typically used.
  Report Configuration: The report itself may have been configured to default to a specific output format that is not aligned with user expectations.
  System Settings: There may be system-wide settings that enforce a particular output format for reports.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Output Device Settings: Verify the output device settings in SAP. Go to the transaction code SPAD (Spool Administration) and check the configuration of the output devices.
  User Preferences: Review the user-specific output settings. You can check this in the user profile settings (transaction SU01) under the "Defaults" tab.
  Report Configuration: If you have access to the report configuration, check the settings to see if the output format can be changed or if there are any parameters that need to be adjusted.
  Consult Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific report to understand the expected output formats and any parameters that can be set.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you cannot determine the cause, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to the report in question.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPAD (for spool administration) and SU01 (for user maintenance).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches related to the report or output formats.
  User Manuals: Refer to user manuals or help documentation for the specific report to understand its output capabilities and limitations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the GR111 message and ensure that reports are generated in the desired format.