How To Fix R1197 - Application object &1: No field grouping criterion exists

R1197 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R1 - Business Partner Messages from S_BUPA_GENERAL

• Message number: 197

• Message text: Application object &1: No field grouping criterion exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R1197 - Application object &1: No field grouping criterion exists ?

  The SAP error message R1197, which states "Application object &1: No field grouping criterion exists," typically occurs in the context of reporting or data extraction processes within SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid field grouping criterion for the specified application object, which is necessary for the operation being performed.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Field Grouping Criteria: The most common cause of this error is that the required field grouping criteria have not been defined for the application object in question. This can happen if the configuration is incomplete or if the necessary settings have not been maintained.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: If the application object is not properly configured in the system, it may lead to this error. This could be due to changes in the data model or updates that have not been reflected in the configuration.
  
  
  Data Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model