How To Fix K7185 - You cannot delete an element that you selected for the drill-down list

K7185 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 185

• Message text: You cannot delete an element that you selected for the drill-down list

What causes this issue?

You cannot delete elements that have already been selected for the
drill-down list.

System Response

The function was canceled.

How to fix this error?

Deselect the relevant row or column from the drill-down list.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K7185 - You cannot delete an element that you selected for the drill-down list ?

  The SAP error message K7185, "You cannot delete an element that you selected for the drill-down list," typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when you are trying to modify or delete a characteristic or element that is currently being used in a drill-down report or analysis.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises because the element you are attempting to delete is actively being used in a report or analysis context. SAP does not allow the deletion of elements that are part of a drill-down list to maintain data integrity and ensure that reports remain consistent.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Usage: Verify if the element you are trying to delete is indeed being used in any active reports or drill-down lists. You may need to review the report settings or configurations.
  
  
  Remove from Drill-Down: If the element is part of a drill-down list, you will need to remove it