How To Fix GR916 - Enter a development class reserved for customers

GR916 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GR - Report Writer

• Message number: 916

• Message text: Enter a development class reserved for customers

What causes this issue?

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?

Assign the line item reports to a development class reserved for
customers. These developments classes begin with 'Z'.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

GR916 - Details

• The SAP error message GR916 ("Enter a development class reserved for customers") typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify an object in the SAP system, and the development class (or package) you are using is not reserved for customer development. This is a common issue when working with custom developments in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Development Class Restrictions: SAP has predefined development classes (packages) that are reserved for standard SAP development. These packages are not meant for customer modifications or custom developments.
  Incorrect Package Selection: You may have selected a package that is not intended for customer use, which leads to this error message.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GR916 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Select a Customer Package:
  
  When creating or modifying an object, ensure that you select a development class that is reserved for customer use. These packages typically start with "Z" or "Y" (e.g., Z_CUSTOM_PACKAGE).
  You can create your own custom package if necessary.