How To Fix GR226 - Report Painter: Library & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GR - Report Writer

• Message number: 226

• Message text: Report Painter: Library & does not exist

What causes this issue?

The system tried to find a nonexistent Report Writer library.

System Response

Report processing was cancelled.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GR226 - Report Painter: Library & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message GR226, which states "Report Painter: Library & does not exist," typically occurs when you are trying to access a Report Painter library that is either not created, not activated, or has been deleted. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when you are attempting to create or modify reports using the Report Painter tool.
  Causes:
  
  Library Not Created: The specified library has not been created in the system.
  Library Not Activated: The library exists but has not been activated or is not available in the current client.
  Incorrect Library Name: There may be a typo or incorrect name specified for the library.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the library.
  Transport Issues: If the library was transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Library Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction code GRR1 (for creating a library) or GRR2 (for changing a library) and check if the library exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create/Activate Library:
  
  If the library does not exist, create it using transaction GRR1.
  If it exists but is not activated, activate it.
  
  
  
  Verify Library Name:
  
  Double-check the name of the library you are trying to access to ensure it is correct.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that your user profile has the necessary authorizations to access the Report Painter libraries. You may need to contact your SAP security administrator.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the library was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure it was transported correctly. You may need to re-transport the library.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on using Report Painter and managing libraries.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  GRR1: Create Report Painter Library
  GRR2: Change Report Painter Library
  GRR3: Display Report Painter Library
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to Report Painter and the specific error message.
  
  
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or discussion boards for additional insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GR226 error and successfully access or create the required Report Painter library.