How To Fix K7200 - Repl. type "GPA" is only allowed for variable type "Characteristic value"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 200

• Message text: Repl. type "GPA" is only allowed for variable type "Characteristic value"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K7200 - Repl. type "GPA" is only allowed for variable type "Characteristic value" ?

  The SAP error message K7200 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a planning function or planning layout in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BPC (Business Planning and Consolidation). Specifically, it states that the replacement type "GPA" (which stands for "General Planning Attribute") is only allowed for variable types that are defined as "Characteristic value."
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to use the GPA replacement type with a variable that is not defined as a characteristic value. This typically happens in the following scenarios:
  
  
  Incorrect Variable Type: The variable you are trying to use with the GPA replacement type is not set up as a characteristic value variable. It may be set up as a different type, such as a text variable or a selection variable.
  
  
  Planning Function Configuration: The planning function or layout you are working with may have been incorrectly configured, leading to the use of an incompatible variable type.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the K7200 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Variable Configuration:
  
  Go to the variable maintenance transaction (e.g., RSPC for process chains or RSO2 for variables).
  Verify that the variable you are using is indeed defined as a characteristic value variable. If it is not, you will need to create a new variable of the correct type.
  
  
  
  Modify Planning Function/Layout:
  
  If the variable is correctly defined, check the planning function or layout configuration to ensure that it is set up to use the correct variable type.
  Make sure that the GPA replacement type is only applied to variables that are defined as characteristic values.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the planning function or layout again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Support:
  
  If you continue to experience issues, consult the SAP documentation for further details on variable types and replacement types.
  You may also consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or fixes related to this error.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Training and Documentation: Review SAP training materials or documentation related to planning functions and variable management in SAP BW/BPC for a deeper understanding of how to configure these elements correctly.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the K7200 error and successfully use the GPA replacement type in your planning functions.