How To Fix K7034 - Enter a description for the variable

K7034 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K7 - Messages for Row/Column Structure

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Enter a description for the variable

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K7034 - Enter a description for the variable ?

  The SAP error message K7034, which states "Enter a description for the variable," typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when you are trying to create or modify a variable in a report or planning scenario, and the system requires a description for that variable.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered because the variable you are trying to create or modify does not have a description assigned to it. In SAP, variables are used to filter or modify data in reports, and each variable must have a clear description to ensure that users understand its purpose and functionality.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the K7034 error, you need to provide a description for the variable. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Variable Maintenance:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction code (e.g., KSV1 for creating a variable or KSV2 for changing a variable) in the SAP GUI.
  
  
  
  Select the Variable:
  
  If you are creating a new variable, fill