How To Fix GR911 - Status of all report groups set at 'Must be regenerated'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GR - Report Writer

• Message number: 911

• Message text: Status of all report groups set at 'Must be regenerated'

What causes this issue?

The status of all report groups has been set to 'Must be regenerated'.
This means that a report group will automatically be generated during
the next execution. Data already stored continues to be maintained.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GR911 - Status of all report groups set at 'Must be regenerated' ?

  The SAP error message GR911 indicates that the status of all report groups in the system is set to "Must be regenerated." This typically occurs in the context of the SAP system's reporting and analysis tools, particularly in the area of the General Ledger (GL) or Financial Accounting (FI) modules.
  Cause:
  The GR911 error message usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Changes in Configuration: If there have been changes in the configuration of report groups or the underlying data structures, the system may require regeneration of the report groups to reflect these changes.
  
  
  Data Consistency Issues: If there are inconsistencies in the data or if the data has been modified (e.g., new fiscal year, changes in account structures), the report groups may need to be regenerated.
  
  
  System Upgrades or Patches: After an upgrade or application of patches, the report groups may need to be regenerated to ensure compatibility with the new system version.
  
  
  Missing Authorizations: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to regenerate the report groups, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GR911 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Regenerate Report Groups:
  
  Navigate to the transaction code GRR1 (for report group regeneration).
  Select the report groups that need to be regenerated and execute the regeneration process.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Changes:
  
  Review any recent changes made to the configuration of report groups or related settings. If changes were made, ensure that they are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a data consistency check to identify any issues that may be causing the report groups to be marked for regeneration.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to regenerate report groups. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to grant the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of your SAP system for any additional steps or considerations.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as GRR1 (Regenerate Report Groups) and GRR2 (Display Report Groups).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the GR911 error message.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GR911 error and successfully regenerate the report groups in your SAP system.