How To Fix K7187 - No key figure scheme exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 187

• Message text: No key figure scheme exists

What causes this issue?

No key figure scheme exists in this operating concern.

System Response

The function was terminated.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K7187 - No key figure scheme exists ?

  The SAP error message K7187, which states "No key figure scheme exists," typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) or SAP Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when the system is unable to find a key figure scheme that is required for a specific operation or report.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Key Figure Scheme: The most common cause of this error is that the key figure scheme has not been defined in the system for the specific application or report you are trying to execute.
  Incorrect Configuration: The key figure scheme may not be properly configured or assigned to the relevant characteristics in the system.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the key figure scheme.
  Data Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model or configuration, it may lead to the unavailability of the key figure scheme.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Key Figure Scheme:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and navigate to the configuration for the relevant module (e.g., CO-PA).
  Check if the key figure scheme is defined. If not, create a new key figure scheme by following the necessary steps in the configuration.
  Ensure that the key figures you need are included in the scheme.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify that the key figure scheme is correctly assigned to the relevant characteristics and that all necessary settings are in place.
  Ensure that the key figure scheme is active and not in a deactivated state.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access the key figure scheme.
  If needed, consult with your SAP security team to adjust the authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Recent Changes:
  
  If the error started occurring after recent changes, review those changes to identify any potential misconfigurations or omissions related to the key figure scheme.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on defining and managing key figure schemes in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like KEA0 (for CO-PA) or KEDR (for CO-PA reporting) to access the relevant configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Community Forums: Consider visiting SAP Community forums or other user groups for additional insights and solutions shared by other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the K7187 error and ensure that the necessary key figure scheme is available for your reporting or analysis needs.