How To Fix K7155 - Inverse formula is only allowed for elements with selection by charact.

K7155 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 155

• Message text: Inverse formula is only allowed for elements with selection by charact.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K7155 - Inverse formula is only allowed for elements with selection by charact. ?

  The SAP error message K7155, which states "Inverse formula is only allowed for elements with selection by characteristic," typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when working with cost center accounting, profit center accounting, or other related areas where formulas are used in planning or reporting.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when you attempt to use an inverse formula in a context where the system expects a selection by characteristic, but the data or configuration does not meet this requirement. Inverse formulas are used to calculate values based on existing data, and they require specific characteristics to be defined for the calculation to be valid.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Formula Configuration: Review the configuration of the formula you are using. Ensure that it is set up correctly and that it is intended to be used with the characteristics you are working with.
  
  
  Verify Characteristics: Ensure that the characteristics you