How To Fix GR816 - Enter a summation level.

GR816 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GR - Report Writer

• Message number: 816

• Message text: Enter a summation level.

What causes this issue?

You are defining the sorting settings of a section.
You have selected sorting by a certain summation level.
You have not yet entered a summation level.

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?

Specify the summation level for the sorting.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GR816 - Enter a summation level. ?

  The SAP error message GR816 ("Enter a summation level") typically occurs in the context of inventory management or goods movement processes, particularly when dealing with the Goods Receipt (GR) process. This error indicates that the system requires a summation level to be specified for the transaction you are trying to execute.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You are trying to post a goods receipt or perform a related transaction without specifying a summation level.
  The configuration settings in the system require a summation level for the transaction type you are working with, but it has not been provided.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GR816 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Transaction: Ensure that you are in the correct transaction and that you have filled in all required fields. Look for a field labeled "Summation Level" or similar.
  
  
  Enter a Summation Level: If the field for summation level is available, enter the appropriate value. The summation level