How To Fix GR321 - No symbolic names exist in the set

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GR - Report Writer

• Message number: 321

• Message text: No symbolic names exist in the set

What causes this issue?

The set for which you have requested the selection list does not
contain a symbolic name. The system does not therefore display a list.

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?

Check why the desired set does not contain any symbolic names. If
necessary, enter the symbolic name using the set maintenance function.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GR321 - No symbolic names exist in the set ?

  The SAP error message GR321 ("No symbolic names exist in the set") typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system, particularly when dealing with characteristics and classes in the material master or when trying to create or manage classification data.
  Cause:
  The error message GR321 indicates that the system is unable to find any symbolic names (or characteristic values) associated with the specified set. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Characteristics: The characteristics that you are trying to use may not be defined or assigned to the class.
  Incorrect Class Assignment: The class you are working with may not have any characteristics assigned to it.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the classification tables.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the symbolic names.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GR321 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Class and Characteristics:
  
  Go to the classification view of the material or object you are working with.
  Verify that the class has the necessary characteristics defined.
  Ensure that the characteristics have valid values assigned.
  
  
  
  Maintain Characteristics:
  
  If characteristics are missing, you can create or maintain them using transaction codes like CL02 (Change Characteristic) or CL01 (Create Characteristic).
  Ensure that the characteristics are assigned to the correct class using transaction CL02.
  
  
  
  Check Symbolic Names:
  
  Ensure that the symbolic names are correctly defined for the characteristics. You can check this in the characteristic definition.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the classification data to identify any inconsistencies. You can use transaction CL20 for this purpose.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify the classification data. You may need to contact your SAP security team if you suspect authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on classification and characteristics.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CL01: Create Characteristic
  CL02: Change Characteristic
  CL03: Display Characteristic
  CL20: Class and Characteristic Consistency Check
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the GR321 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.