How To Fix K9165 - Please define calculated variables for numeric fields only

K9165 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K9 - CO Planning Processor

• Message number: 165

• Message text: Please define calculated variables for numeric fields only

What causes this issue?

For characteristic &V1& you defined a variable &V2&. Here, the SAP
System attempts to automatically determine the value of &V2& after
entry of variable &V3&.
However, this is possible only for numerical characteristics.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Change the name of variable &V2&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K9165 - Please define calculated variables for numeric fields only ?

  The SAP error message K9165, "Please define calculated variables for numeric fields only," typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when you are trying to create or use a calculated variable in a report or query that is not based on numeric fields. This error indicates that the system expects the calculated variable to be associated with numeric data types, but it has encountered a non-numeric field instead.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Numeric Field: The calculated variable is being defined for a field that is not numeric (e.g., character, date, or string fields).
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the report or query may be incorrect, leading to the selection of inappropriate fields for calculation.
  Data Type Mismatch: There may be a mismatch between the expected data type for the calculation and the actual data type of the field being used.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Types: Review the fields you are using in your calculated variable. Ensure that all