How To Fix GR586 - No messages are defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GR - Report Writer

• Message number: 586

• Message text: No messages are defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GR586 - No messages are defined ?

  The SAP error message GR586 "No messages are defined" typically occurs when the system is unable to find any messages defined for a particular process or transaction. This can happen in various contexts, such as during the execution of a program, report, or transaction where the system expects to display a message but finds none defined.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Message Class: The message class that should contain the relevant messages is not defined or is missing.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the specific transaction or process may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of messages.
  Transport Issues: If the message class was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view certain messages.
  Custom Development: If there is custom development involved, the message handling might not have been implemented correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Message Class: Verify that the message class associated with the transaction or program is defined and contains the necessary messages. You can do this using transaction SE91 (Message Class Maintenance).
  
  
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the configuration for the relevant transaction or process is correctly set up. This may involve checking customizing settings in SPRO or other relevant transactions.
  
  
  Transport Check: If the message class was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was transported successfully. You may need to re-transport it if there were issues.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view messages. This can be checked in transaction SU53 (Authorization Check) after the error occurs.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the program or transaction to identify where the message retrieval is failing. This may require technical expertise.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Check SAP documentation or notes related to the specific transaction or process to see if there are known issues or additional configuration steps required.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If none of the above solutions work, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a production issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE91 (Message Class Maintenance), SE80 (Object Navigator), SE37 (Function Module), and SE38 (ABAP Program).
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other online resources where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the GR586 error and implement a solution.