How To Fix K7180 - Text variable &1 has an invalid replacement rule

K7180 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 180

• Message text: Text variable &1 has an invalid replacement rule

What causes this issue?

Text variable &V1& is supposed to be replace automatically with a
characteristic which was not selected in the layout.

System Response

The function was terminated.

How to fix this error?

If you want the replacement to occur as specified, you must define the
missing characteristic in the layout. Otherwise enter a characteristic
which has already been selected.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K7180 - Text variable &1 has an invalid replacement rule ?

  The SAP error message K7180, which states "Text variable &1 has an invalid replacement rule," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with text variables in reports or forms. This error indicates that there is an issue with how a text variable is defined or used, specifically regarding its replacement rules.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Replacement Rule: The text variable may have been defined with a replacement rule that is not valid or does not conform to the expected format.
  Missing or Incorrect Data: The data that the text variable is supposed to replace may be missing or incorrectly formatted.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the text variables or the report/form where they are being used.
  Version Compatibility: If the report or form was created in a different version of SAP, there may be compatibility issues with the current version.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Text Variable Definition: Go to the