How To Fix K7184 - Text variables are not allowed texts for formula elements

K7184 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 184

• Message text: Text variables are not allowed texts for formula elements

What causes this issue?

The system found a text variable in a text for a formula element.

System Response

All the variables will be deleted from the formula text.

How to fix this error?

Since all the text variables in a planning layout must be replaced
automatically, it is not possible to have text variables for formula
elements.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K7184 - Text variables are not allowed texts for formula elements ?

  The SAP error message K7184, which states "Text variables are not allowed texts for formula elements," typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when working with formulas in reports or planning layouts. This error indicates that there is an issue with the use of text variables in a formula where they are not permitted.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is the inclusion of text variables in a formula element where only numeric or other non-text data types are expected. In SAP, certain formula elements are designed to perform calculations or aggregations, and they cannot process text variables.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review the Formula: Check the formula where the error is occurring. Ensure that you are not using any text variables or text elements in a context that requires numeric values.
  
  
  Replace Text Variables: If you find any text variables in the formula, replace them