Message type: E = Error
Message class: 72 - Message Class for Time Management Reports
Message number: 168
Message text: Use this switch only for balances and group/single results
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72168
- Use this switch only for balances and group/single results ?The SAP error message 72168, which states "Use this switch only for balances and group/single results," typically occurs in the context of financial reporting or data extraction in SAP systems, particularly when dealing with financial statements or balance sheets.
Cause: This error usually arises when a user attempts to use a specific reporting switch or option that is not appropriate for the type of data being processed. The switch in question is likely intended for use with balance data or aggregated results, but the user is trying to apply it to a detailed transaction-level report or a different type of data that does not support that switch.
Solution: To resolve this error, consider the following steps: Review the Report Settings: Check the settings or parameters you are using for the report. Ensure that you are using the correct options that are compatible with the type of data you are trying to extract or report on. Use
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