How To Fix GR371 - Report & & has been created by the Report Painter

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GR - Report Writer

• Message number: 371

• Message text: Report & & has been created by the Report Painter

What causes this issue?

Report &V2& (library &V1&) has been created with the Report Painter.
When you save reports that have been defined with the Report Painter,
they are automatically transformed into Report Writer reports. If you
change these reports using the Report Writer, these changes will be
overwritten if the report is later saved in the Report Painter.

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?

Only change the report in the Report Writer if you no longer want to
edit the report using the Report Painter.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GR371 - Report & & has been created by the Report Painter ?

  The SAP error message GR371 typically indicates that there is an issue related to the Report Painter, specifically that a report has been created but there may be some inconsistencies or issues with the report configuration or data.
  Cause:
  
  Report Configuration Issues: The report may not be configured correctly, leading to errors when trying to execute or display it.
  Data Issues: There may be missing or incorrect data that the report relies on, which can cause it to fail.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the report or the underlying data.
  Technical Errors: There could be technical issues within the SAP system, such as problems with the Report Painter itself or related components.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Report Configuration: Review the configuration of the report in the Report Painter. Ensure that all necessary fields and settings are correctly defined.
  Validate Data: Check the underlying data that the report is supposed to pull. Ensure that all required data is available and correctly formatted.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the report has the necessary authorizations to access the report and the data it requires.
  Recreate the Report: If the report is corrupted or misconfigured, consider recreating it from scratch.
  Check for System Issues: Look for any system-wide issues that may be affecting the Report Painter. This could include checking for system updates or patches that need to be applied.
  Consult SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like GRR1 (Report Painter) or GRR2 (Report Writer) to access and modify reports.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on using Report Painter and troubleshooting common issues.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to contact your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further assistance.