How To Fix GR605 - List is empty (function cannot be executed)

GR605 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GR - Report Writer

• Message number: 605

• Message text: List is empty (function cannot be executed)

What causes this issue?

The system cannot execute the function you have selected for a list
without data pages.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GR605 - List is empty (function cannot be executed) ?

  The SAP error message GR605 ("List is empty (function cannot be executed)") typically occurs when you are trying to execute a function or transaction that requires a list of items or data, but the system does not have any data to process. This can happen in various contexts, such as when generating reports, executing transactions, or performing certain operations in SAP.
  Causes:
  
  
  No Data Available: The most common cause is that there is simply no data available for the criteria you have specified. For example, if you are trying to generate a report for a specific date range or selection criteria that does not match any records in the database.
  
  
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria you have entered may be too restrictive, leading to an empty result set.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the data, which can lead to an empty list being returned.
  
  
  Data Deletion: