How To Fix GR682 - The period field cannot be defined as a set variable

GR682 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GR - Report Writer

• Message number: 682

• Message text: The period field cannot be defined as a set variable

What causes this issue?

You cannot use a set variable for the period field.

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?

Change the report definition.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

GR682 - Details

• The SAP error message GR682, which states "The period field cannot be defined as a set variable," typically occurs in the context of SAP reporting or planning applications, particularly when working with variables in queries or reports.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to define a period field (such as fiscal year, month, or date) as a set variable in a query or report. In SAP, period fields are generally treated as time-based dimensions and have specific rules regarding how they can be used in queries. Set variables are typically used for characteristics that can have multiple values, but period fields are usually expected to be single values representing a specific time frame.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Variable Definition: Review the definition of the variable in your query or report. Ensure that you are not trying to define a period field as a set variable. Instead,