How To Fix JO038 - Graphic display not possible, no suitable unit

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: JO - Project Information System: All Overviews

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Graphic display not possible, no suitable unit

What causes this issue?

You want to display the graphic for the period drill-down. However, the
system did not find any fields with the appropriate unit or dimension
for displaying the graphic.
To display the graphic of the period drill-down, all displayed values
in the entire period must have the same unit.

System Response

INCLUDE 'NA_ALLG_NOVERARBEITUNG' OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

Check whether the selected fields are appropriate for graphical
display. If necessary, choose the fields manually.
(Menu <LS>Settings -> Graphic -> Period drill-down</>)

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message JO038 - Graphic display not possible, no suitable unit ?

  The SAP error message JO038, which states "Graphic display not possible, no suitable unit," typically occurs when there is an issue with the graphical display of a report or a transaction in SAP. This error can arise due to several reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The graphical display may not be configured correctly in the SAP system. This could be due to missing settings in the user profile or the system configuration.
  Lack of Suitable Output Device: The system may not have a suitable output device configured for graphical output, such as a printer or a display device that supports graphics.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access graphical displays or reports.
  Technical Issues: There may be technical issues with the SAP GUI or the underlying system that prevent the graphical display from functioning correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Output Device Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SPAD (Spool Administration) and check if there are suitable output devices configured for graphical output.
  Ensure that the output device is set up correctly and is active.
  
  
  
  User Profile Settings:
  
  Check the user profile settings in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) to ensure that the user has the necessary settings for graphical output.
  Verify that the user has the correct parameters set for graphical display.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the graphical display. This can be checked in transaction SU53 (Display Authorization Check) after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  SAP GUI Settings:
  
  Ensure that the SAP GUI is up to date and properly configured. Sometimes, updating the SAP GUI can resolve display issues.
  Check the settings in the SAP GUI for graphical display options.
  
  
  
  Technical Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or technical support for further investigation. They may need to check system logs or perform additional troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to JO038 for any specific patches or updates that may address this issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for the specific module or transaction you are working with to understand any specific requirements for graphical displays.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the JO038 error in your SAP system.