How To Fix GR417 - Specify either library or report group to be copied

GR417 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GR - Report Writer

• Message number: 417

• Message text: Specify either library or report group to be copied

What causes this issue?

In order to create a new report group, you must enter the report group
and either the library for which the report group is to be created, or
a report group which is then copied.

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?

Enter either the library or the name of the report group to be copied.
If you do not know any libraries or report groups, you can press F4 to
display the possible entries.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GR417 - Specify either library or report group to be copied ?

  The SAP error message GR417 ("Specify either library or report group to be copied") typically occurs when you are trying to copy a report or library in the SAP system, but the system requires you to specify either a library or a report group to proceed with the operation. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP's reporting tools, particularly when dealing with ABAP reports or libraries.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a specified target for the copy operation. When you attempt to copy a report or library, the system needs to know where to copy it to, which can be either a specific library or a report group. If neither is provided, the system cannot complete the operation and throws this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GR417 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that you have filled in the required fields in the copy dialog. You