How To Fix K6207 - The validation &1 cannot be used

K6207 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K6 - EC-EIS/EC-BP data basis: Data entry and collection

• Message number: 207

• Message text: The validation &1 cannot be used

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K6207 - The validation &1 cannot be used ?

  The SAP error message K6207, which states "The validation &1 cannot be used," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when there is an issue with a validation rule that is being referenced in a transaction or report. This error can arise due to various reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Validation Not Active: The validation rule you are trying to use may not be active or may have been deactivated in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The validation may not be correctly configured or may not meet the necessary criteria for the transaction you are attempting to execute.
  Missing Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the validation.
  Obsolete Validation: The validation rule may have been deleted or is no longer valid in the current configuration of the system.
  Incorrect Usage: The validation might be intended for a different context or application area than the one you are currently using.
  
  Solutions:
  
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