How To Fix GR676 - In row &, characteristic & is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GR - Report Writer

• Message number: 676

• Message text: In row &, characteristic & is missing

What causes this issue?

The checked report has several logical rows. The missing
characteristic is used in at least one of these rows, while the
characteristic is missing in another row.
If this characteristic is a required-entry field, the system returns an
error message; if this characteristic is a desired field, the system
returns a warning message.

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?

For required-entry fields, insert a set for the missing characteristic
in the relevant logical row.

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GR676 - In row &, characteristic & is missing ?

  The SAP error message GR676 ("In row &, characteristic & is missing") typically occurs in the context of goods movements, particularly when dealing with characteristics in the classification of materials or batches. This error indicates that a required characteristic for a specific row in a document (like a goods receipt or transfer order) is missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristics: The error usually arises when a material or batch that is being processed does not have all the required characteristics defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the material master or batch management settings that lead to missing characteristics.
  Data Entry Errors: During the entry of goods movements, if the user fails to input all necessary characteristics, this error can occur.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Master: Verify that the material master data for the affected material includes all required characteristics. You can do this by navigating to the material master record and checking the classification data.
  Batch Management: If batch management is enabled, ensure that the batch being used has all the necessary characteristics assigned. You can check this in the batch master data.
  Update Characteristics: If characteristics are missing, you may need to update the material or batch with the required characteristics. This can be done through transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material) or MSC2N (Change Batch).
  Review Configuration: If the issue persists, review the configuration settings in the classification system to ensure that all necessary characteristics are defined and linked correctly to the material types or classes.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained to enter all required data when processing goods movements to prevent this error from occurring in the future.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), MSC1N (Create Batch), and MSC2N (Change Batch).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on material management and batch management for a better understanding of how characteristics are used and managed.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for additional insights.