How To Fix GR379 - The column structure in formula row &1 cannot be determined

GR379 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GR - Report Writer

• Message number: 379

• Message text: The column structure in formula row &1 cannot be determined

What causes this issue?

A formula row allows you to link together several report rows by
column. Based on the type 'Set' row blocks which are -directly or
indirectly- entered in a formula row, a so-called "representative row
block" determines the formula row's column structure. Such a
representative value can be defined in the dialog window for formula
input in report maintenance.
Either no representative row block or an invalid one was entered for
the formula row &v1&. It was not possible to automatically determine a
representative row block for the formula row &v1&, since the report
would most certainly contain global cells with invalid coordinates.

System Response

The report cannot be executed.

How to fix this error?

Correct the formula row &v1& or define the global cells that refer to
the formula row &v1& (-> <DS:TRAN.GR32>Change report</>). Take note of
the column blocks marked 'inactive' for the type 'Set' row blocks which
are -directly or indirectly- entered in the formual row &v1&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GR379 - The column structure in formula row &1 cannot be determined ?

  The SAP error message GR379 indicates that there is an issue with the column structure in a formula row within a report or a planning layout. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BPC (Business Planning and Consolidation) when working with queries or planning functions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Column Definition: The formula row may reference columns that are not defined or are incorrectly defined in the underlying data model.
  Inconsistent Data Model: Changes in the data model (like changes in InfoObjects, InfoProviders, or queries) that are not reflected in the formula can lead to this error.
  Formula Syntax Issues: There may be syntax errors or logical errors in the formula itself that prevent SAP from determining the column structure.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, lack of proper authorizations can lead to the inability to access certain data elements, causing this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Formula Definition: Review the formula row definition to