How To Fix GR638 - Generated version of report group & is no longer up-to-date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GR - Report Writer

• Message number: 638

• Message text: Generated version of report group & is no longer up-to-date

What causes this issue?

You have to regenerate the report group you started in the background
either because the objects concerned (sets, report definition, report
group definition) or the Report Writer generation programs have
changed.

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?

Generate the report group before you create a new background job.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GR638 - Generated version of report group & is no longer up-to-date ?

  The SAP error message GR638 indicates that the generated version of a report group is no longer up-to-date. This typically occurs when there have been changes to the underlying reports or data sources that the report group relies on, and the generated version has not been refreshed to reflect those changes.
  Cause:
  
  Changes in Reports: If any of the reports included in the report group have been modified (e.g., changes in selection criteria, layout, or data sources), the generated version may become outdated.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model or database structure that affect the reports can also lead to this error.
  Transport Requests: If reports have been transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the report group may not have been regenerated in the target system.
  Version Management: The report group may have multiple versions, and the one being referenced is not the latest.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Regenerate the Report Group: 
  
  Go to the transaction code for the report group (e.g., SE38 or SA38).
  Find the report group in question and regenerate it. This can usually be done by selecting the report group and choosing the option to regenerate or refresh.
  
  
  
  Check for Changes: 
  
  Review any recent changes made to the reports included in the report group. Ensure that all necessary reports are updated and saved.
  
  
  
  Transport Management: 
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that the report group is properly transported and regenerated in the target environment.
  
  
  
  Version Check: 
  
  Check if there are multiple versions of the report group and ensure that the correct version is being used.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific report group for any additional steps or considerations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE38 (ABAP Editor), SA38 (Execute Report), and SE80 (Object Navigator) for managing report groups.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific report group or error message.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to regenerate reports and report groups.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or development team for further investigation.