How To Fix GR440 - Page length of report & is too small (at least &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GR - Report Writer

• Message number: 440

• Message text: Page length of report & is too small (at least &)

What causes this issue?

A report or parallel report window must be long enough to include at
least one line for the report data as well as the areas listed below.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Please take the following into account:
- upper margin
- lower margin
- header lines
- footers
- column headings

System Response

How to fix this error?

Check the report length and the window length, and define them so that
at least one line is available to display the data.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GR440 - Page length of report & is too small (at least &) ?

  The SAP error message GR440 indicates that the page length defined for a report is too small to accommodate the content that needs to be printed or displayed. This typically occurs when the report's layout or the amount of data being processed exceeds the specified page length.
  Cause:
  
  Page Length Setting: The page length defined in the report layout or in the print settings is less than the required length to display all the data.
  Data Volume: The report may be trying to display a large volume of data that exceeds the current page length.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the print settings or report layout can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Increase Page Length:
  
  Go to the report layout settings and increase the page length to accommodate the data being printed.
  This can usually be done in the SAP Smart Forms or SAPscript settings, depending on how the report is generated.
  
  
  
  Adjust Print Settings:
  
  Check the print settings in the transaction code used to generate the report (e.g., SP01 for spool requests).
  Ensure that the page size and length settings are appropriate for the report.
  
  
  
  Modify Report Layout:
  
  If you have access to the report's layout, consider modifying it to reduce the amount of data displayed per page or to fit the data within the existing page length.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the documentation for the specific report to understand the recommended settings for page length and layout.
  
  
  
  Test with Sample Data:
  
  Run the report with a smaller dataset to see if the error persists. This can help identify if the issue is related to data volume.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SE71 (SAPscript), SMARTFORMS (Smart Forms), or SE80 (Object Navigator) to access and modify report layouts.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific report or error message.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to modify report layouts or print settings.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for further assistance.