How To Fix K9085 - Target value search: Select at least one ready-for-input cell

K9085 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K9 - CO Planning Processor

• Message number: 085

• Message text: Target value search: Select at least one ready-for-input cell

What causes this issue?

You have called up the "Target value search" function, but you have
selected two cells that are not ready for input.

System Response

The "Target value search" function cannot be executed.

How to fix this error?

During the target value search you should note the following rules when
selecting data cells:
At least one cell must be ready for input. If one of the selected cells
is not ready for input, the system takes this cell as the default for
the target cell.
If two ready-for-input cells have been selected, you can swap the
source and target before executing the target value search.
None of the selected cells may be an overall total or a subtotal cell.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K9085 - Target value search: Select at least one ready-for-input cell ?

  The SAP error message K9085, "Target value search: Select at least one ready-for-input cell," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly when working with planning functions or planning layouts in the Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) or Cost Center Accounting (CCA) areas.
  
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that the system expects at least one cell in the planning layout to be selected for input, but none have been selected. This can happen for several reasons:
  
  No Input Cells Selected: The user has not selected any cells that are ready for input in the planning layout.
  Input Cells Not Defined: The planning layout may not have been properly configured to include input cells.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to input data in the selected planning layout.
  Planning Version: The planning version being used may not allow input or may be set to a display-only mode.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the K9085 error, you