How To Fix RSRD644 - The upper or lower margin is too large for the paper format

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSRD - Report Dissemination

• Message number: 644

• Message text: The upper or lower margin is too large for the paper format

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSRD644 - The upper or lower margin is too large for the paper format ?

  The SAP error message RSRD644, which states "The upper or lower margin is too large for the paper format," typically occurs when you are trying to print or export a report in SAP BusinessObjects or SAP BW, and the defined margins exceed the allowable limits for the selected paper format.
  Cause:
  
  Margin Settings: The margins set in the report layout (upper, lower, left, right) are too large for the selected paper size (e.g., A4, Letter).
  Paper Format: The paper format selected for the report does not accommodate the specified margin settings.
  Page Setup: The page setup in the report design may not align with the printer settings or the default settings of the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Adjust Margins:
  
  Open the report in the report designer.
  Navigate to the layout settings and check the margin settings.
  Reduce the upper and lower margins to fit within the limits of the selected paper format.
  
  
  
  Change Paper Format:
  
  If reducing the margins is not feasible, consider changing the paper format to one that can accommodate the current margin settings.
  Ensure that the selected paper format is compatible with the printer you are using.
  
  
  
  Check Printer Settings:
  
  Verify the printer settings to ensure they match the report's paper format and margin settings.
  Sometimes, the printer may have its own margin settings that could conflict with the report settings.
  
  
  
  Test Print:
  
  After making adjustments, perform a test print to ensure that the report prints correctly without any errors.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on margin settings and paper formats.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  Report Design Guidelines: Familiarize yourself with best practices for report design in SAP to avoid such issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSRD644 error and successfully print or export your report.