How To Fix FIKW_LOC021 - Columns are not defined for report output


FIKW_LOC021 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: FIKW_LOC - FI Localization for Kuwait

  • Message number: 021

  • Message text: Columns are not defined for report output

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FIKW_LOC021 - Details

  • The SAP error message FIKW_LOC021 ("Columns are not defined for report output") typically occurs in the context of financial reporting or when generating specific reports in SAP. This error indicates that the report you are trying to execute does not have the necessary column definitions set up, which are required for the output.
    Causes:
    
    Missing Column Definitions: The report configuration may not have any columns defined, or the columns that are defined are not valid for the report being executed.
    Incorrect Report Variant: The report variant being used may not be properly configured or may not correspond to the expected output structure.
    Changes in Report Configuration: If there have been recent changes to the report layout or configuration, it may lead to missing or incorrect column definitions.
    Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view certain columns in the report.
    
    Solutions:
    
    
    Check Report Configuration:
    
    Go to the report configuration settings and ensure that

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