How To Fix GR704 - The field &2 does not exist in the Report Writer table &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GR - Report Writer

• Message number: 704

• Message text: The field &2 does not exist in the Report Writer table &1

What causes this issue?

The Report Writer table &v1& is a special view of various database
tables. However, field &v2& is not contained in any of the database
tables that contribute to the field catalog in Report Writer table
&v1&.

System Response

Processing cannot be continued.

How to fix this error?

Select an existing field from the possible entries.
If this is not possible, obtain the field catalog of Report Writer
table &v1& from the possible entries for the field name in transaction
<DS:TRAN.GS11>Create variables</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GR704 - The field &2 does not exist in the Report Writer table &1 ?

  The SAP error message GR704 indicates that there is an issue with the Report Writer configuration, specifically that a field referenced in a report does not exist in the specified Report Writer table. This can occur for several reasons, including changes in the underlying data structure, incorrect configuration, or missing fields in the report definition.
  Cause:
  
  Field Deletion or Renaming: The field that is being referenced in the report may have been deleted or renamed in the underlying data structure (e.g., in the database table).
  Incorrect Table Reference: The report may be referencing the wrong table or an outdated version of the table.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the Report Writer settings or the report definition itself.
  Transport Issues: If the report was transported from one system to another, the necessary fields may not have been included in the transport.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Existence: Verify that the field referenced in the error message actually exists in the specified Report Writer table. You can do this by checking the data dictionary (transaction SE11) for the table in question.
  Update Report Definition: If the field has been renamed or deleted, update the report definition to reference the correct field or remove the reference to the non-existent field.
  Review Configuration: Go through the Report Writer configuration to ensure that all settings are correct and that the report is set up to use the appropriate tables and fields.
  Transport Validation: If the report was transported, ensure that all necessary objects and fields were included in the transport request. You may need to re-transport or manually adjust the report in the target system.
  Consult Documentation: Review any documentation related to the report or the underlying data structure to understand any recent changes that may have affected the report.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like GRR1 (Report Writer: Create Report) or GRR2 (Report Writer: Change Report) to access and modify report definitions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide guidance on similar error messages.
  Debugging: If necessary, you can debug the report execution to identify where the error is occurring and gather more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GR704 error and ensure that your Report Writer reports function correctly.