How To Fix GR561 - Set & does not contain any entries

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GR - Report Writer

• Message number: 561

• Message text: Set & does not contain any entries

What causes this issue?

Sets or hierarchies to be used in a Report Writer report must contain
at least one value. The set or group &V1& that you specified contains
no values.
If you have entered a <DS:TX.SET_DYNAMIC>selection variant</> or if the
group specified contains a selection variant, no values were selected
with this selection variant. The currently set controlling area &V2&
was used for the selection.

System Response

Processing is cancelled.

How to fix this error?

Use a set or group which contains values. If necessary, include the
values in the set or group &V1&.
If you are using a selection variant, change it or change the currently
set controlling area (for the selection screen or
<DS:TRAN.OKKS>here</>).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GR561 - Set & does not contain any entries ?

  The SAP error message GR561 ("Set & does not contain any entries") typically occurs when you are trying to use a set in a report or transaction, but the set you are referencing is empty or does not contain any entries. This can happen in various contexts, such as when working with selection sets in reports, queries, or other data retrieval processes.
  Causes:
  
  Empty Set: The set you are trying to use has not been populated with any entries.
  Incorrect Set Name: You may be referencing a set that does not exist or has been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to view the entries in the set.
  Data Selection Criteria: The criteria used to populate the set may not match any existing data, resulting in an empty set.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check the Set: Verify that the set you are trying to use is correctly defined and contains entries. You can do this by navigating to the set in the relevant transaction (e.g., using transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to view the underlying table).
  
  
  Populate the Set: If the set is empty, you may need to add entries to it. This can usually be done through the transaction or program that manages the set.
  
  
  Verify Set Name: Ensure that you are using the correct name for the set. Double-check for any typos or discrepancies in the naming.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Make sure you have the necessary authorizations to access the set and its entries. You may need to contact your SAP security administrator if you suspect authorization issues.
  
  
  Review Selection Criteria: If you are using selection criteria to filter the set, review those criteria to ensure they are correct and that they should return results.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about how to manage sets in your specific context, refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE16 (Data Browser), SE11 (Data Dictionary), or any specific transaction related to the set you are working with.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message GR561.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional insights or similar experiences from other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the GR561 error in SAP.