How To Fix GR661 - Characteristic & (column &) does not exist in the library

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GR - Report Writer

• Message number: 661

• Message text: Characteristic & (column &) does not exist in the library

INCLUDE RG-RW-NA_GR660 ID TX

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GR661 - Characteristic & (column &) does not exist in the library ?

  The SAP error message GR661 indicates that a specific characteristic (identified by the placeholder &) does not exist in the library. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system, particularly when working with characteristics in the classification of materials or objects.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Characteristic: The characteristic you are trying to use has not been defined in the system or is not available in the library you are referencing.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the characteristic name or the column name you are trying to access.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic or the library.
  Library Not Active: The library or class that contains the characteristic may not be active or may have been deleted.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Characteristic Maintenance) and verify if the characteristic exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Verify Typographical Errors:
  
  Double-check the spelling of the characteristic name and ensure that it matches exactly with what is defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Review Library/Classes:
  
  Check if the library or class that should contain the characteristic is active. You can do this in transaction CL02 (Class Maintenance).
  If the class is inactive, you may need to activate it.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or notes related to the specific library or characteristic to ensure that it is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Characteristic Maintenance
  CL02: Class Maintenance
  CL03: Display Class
  
  
  SAP Help Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on characteristics and classification.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the GR661 error and implement a solution.