How To Fix GR474 - Parallel report & has not been changed

GR474 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GR - Report Writer

• Message number: 474

• Message text: Parallel report & has not been changed

What causes this issue?

You have not changed the parallel report definition, so you do not
need to save. In this case, the system does not save.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GR474 - Parallel report & has not been changed ?

  The SAP error message GR474 ("Parallel report & has not been changed") typically occurs in the context of report execution in SAP, particularly when dealing with parallel processing of reports. This message indicates that the system has detected that a report is being executed in parallel, but it has not been modified or changed since the last execution.
  
  Cause:
  
  Parallel Execution: The error usually arises when multiple instances of the same report are being executed simultaneously. SAP restricts parallel execution of certain reports to avoid data inconsistencies or performance issues.
  No Changes Detected: The system checks if the report has been modified since the last execution. If it hasn't, it may prevent the execution of the report again in parallel.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Running Instances: Before executing the report, check if there are any other instances of the same report currently running. You can do this by using transaction codes like SM37 (Job Monitoring) to