How To Fix VFRR051 - System could not output revenue report due to program error in ALV

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VFRR - SD revenue recognition

• Message number: 051

• Message text: System could not output revenue report due to program error in ALV

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VFRR051 - System could not output revenue report due to program error in ALV ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VFRR051 System could not output revenue report due to program error in ALV
  
  Cause
  This error typically occurs when the ALV (ABAP List Viewer) report for revenue recognition (or related revenue reports) fails to generate output due to an internal program error. The root causes can include:
  
  Data inconsistencies or missing data in the revenue recognition tables or related master data.
  Authorization issues preventing the program from accessing required data or function modules.
  Custom code or user exits/enhancements causing runtime errors during ALV output.
  SAP system inconsistencies or missing OSS notes related to the revenue recognition module.
  Incorrect or incomplete configuration in revenue recognition settings.
  Memory or dump errors during ALV processing.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Short Dump (ST22):  
  
  Analyze the runtime error dump generated when the error occurs. This will give detailed information about the exact cause (e.g., null pointer, missing data, authorization failure).
  
  
  
  Review Authorization:  
  
  Ensure the user running the report has the necessary authorizations for revenue recognition and ALV output.
  
  
  
  Check Data Consistency:  
  
  Verify the data in revenue recognition tables (e.g., VFRR tables) for completeness and correctness.
  Run standard SAP consistency checks or reports for revenue recognition.
  
  
  
  Debug the Program:  
  
  If you have development access, debug the ALV report program to identify where the error occurs.
  Look for enhancements or user exits that might be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Apply SAP Notes:  
  
  Search for OSS notes related to message VFRR051 or revenue recognition ALV errors.
  Apply relevant SAP patches or notes that fix known bugs.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:  
  
  Verify revenue recognition configuration in transaction codes like VFRR or related customizing.
  Ensure all required settings are maintained properly.
  
  
  
  Test with Standard Data:  
  
  Try running the report with standard or test data to isolate if the issue is data-specific.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:  
  
  VFRR - Revenue Recognition Reports  
  ST22 - ABAP Runtime Error Analysis  
  SE38 / SE80 - ABAP Editor / Debugger  
  SU53 - Authorization Check
  
  
  
  Common Tables:  
  
  VFRR_* tables related to revenue recognition data.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:  
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes with keywords: VFRR051, ALV error, Revenue Recognition.
  
  
  
  ALV (ABAP List Viewer):  
  
  ALV is a standard SAP tool for displaying lists and reports. Errors in ALV output often relate to data or programming issues.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  The error VFRR051 System could not output revenue report due to program error in ALV is caused by a runtime error in the ALV report program for revenue recognition. To resolve it, analyze the short dump, check authorizations, verify data consistency, debug the program, and apply relevant SAP notes or patches. Proper configuration and clean data are essential for successful report output.