How To Fix GR471 - Characteristic & does not exist in library &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GR - Report Writer

• Message number: 471

• Message text: Characteristic & does not exist in library &

What causes this issue?

Each library definition contains the characteristics which you can
report on in the reports that use this library. The characteristic
&V1& does not exist in the library &V2&. This may be due to the
following:
When you copied a reference report from a different library, the system
established that the reference report contains sets for fields that are
not included in the library of the report you want to create.
You entered a row, column or selection set that contains a field which
is not included in the report library.
The characteristic &V1& has the technical field names &V3&.

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?

Correct your entry so that only fields are used that are defined in the
respective library.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GR471 - Characteristic & does not exist in library & ?

  The SAP error message GR471 indicates that a specific characteristic does not exist in the specified library. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system, where characteristics are used to define the properties of materials, products, or other objects.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Characteristic: The characteristic you are trying to use has not been created in the system or is not available in the specified library.
  Incorrect Library Reference: The library you are referencing may not contain the characteristic, or you may have specified the wrong library.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary permissions to access the characteristic or the library.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries or incorrect configurations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the classification system in SAP and verify if the characteristic exists. You can do this by navigating to the transaction code CT04 (for creating or changing characteristics).
  If the characteristic does not exist, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Verify Library:
  
  Ensure that you are referencing the correct library. You can check this in the classification view or by using transaction code CL02 (for changing classes).
  Make sure that the characteristic is assigned to the correct class in the library.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic and the library. You may need to contact your SAP security administrator to verify your permissions.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  Check for any inconsistencies in the data. You may need to run consistency checks or consult with your SAP Basis team to ensure that the data is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to classification and characteristics for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Create/Change Characteristic
  CL02: Change Class
  CL03: Display Class
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the GR471 error and implement a solution.