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

K7200 - Overview

• 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