How To Fix K9088 - Target value search for total cells does not exist

K9088 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K9 - CO Planning Processor

• Message number: 088

• Message text: Target value search for total cells does not exist

What causes this issue?

You have called up the "Target value search" function. However, at
least one of the two selected cells is a cell for an overall total or a
subtotal.

System Response

The "Target value search" function cannot be executed.

How to fix this error?

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K9088 - Target value search for total cells does not exist ?

  The SAP error message K9088, which states "Target value search for total cells does not exist," typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when working with planning or reporting functions. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a target value for a total cell in a planning layout or report.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Target Values: The most common cause is that the target values for the specified total cells have not been defined in the planning layout or report.
  Incorrect Planning Layout: The planning layout may not be correctly configured to include the necessary total cells or target values.
  Data Not Yet Entered: If the planning cycle has not been executed or if data has not been entered for the relevant periods, the system will not find any target values.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the target values.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Planning Layout: Review