How To Fix GR789 - No receiver could be determined for report &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GR - Report Writer

• Message number: 789

• Message text: No receiver could be determined for report &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GR789 - No receiver could be determined for report &1 ?

  The SAP error message GR789 ("No receiver could be determined for report &1") typically occurs in the context of SAP's reporting and output management system. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine a valid recipient for the report specified by the report name (denoted by &1).
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Output Determination: The system may not have the necessary output determination settings configured for the report. This could mean that there are no valid output types or recipients defined for the report.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The output type or the communication method (e.g., email, print) may not be correctly configured in the system.
  
  
  User Authorizations: The user attempting to execute the report may not have the necessary authorizations to access the output determination settings.
  
  
  Missing Master Data: Required master data (like customer or vendor information) may be missing or incomplete, which can prevent the system from determining a recipient.
  
  
  Report-Specific Settings: Some reports may have specific settings that need to be configured in the report's variant or in the report's output settings.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Output Determination:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., SPAD for output devices, NACE for output types) and ensure that the output type for the report is correctly configured.
  Ensure that the output type is assigned to the appropriate application area.
  
  
  
  Configure Output Settings:
  
  If the report requires specific output settings, ensure that these are configured correctly in the report's variant or in the output management settings.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the report and access the output determination settings.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Ensure that all required master data is complete and correctly maintained. For example, if the report is related to a customer, ensure that the customer master data is complete.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Variants:
  
  If applicable, try running the report with different variants to see if the issue persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the documentation for the specific report to see if there are any additional configuration steps or prerequisites that need to be addressed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as NACE (for output types), SPAD (for output devices), and SE38 (for executing reports).
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the GR789 error and implement a solution to resolve it.