How To Fix K9167 - Hide the characteristics in the header

K9167 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K9 - CO Planning Processor

• Message number: 167

• Message text: Hide the characteristics in the header

What causes this issue?

By default, the system generates one row in the header area of the entry
screen for each characteristic in the general data selection.
You defined more than &V1& characteristics in the general data
selection. The number of rows in the header area, however, is limited to
&V1&.

How to fix this error?

Hide the necessary number of rows in the header area.
To define the layout of the header, choose <ZH>Edit -> Gen. data
selections -> Header layout</>.
This function will automatically be called up after you confirm this
message.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K9167 - Hide the characteristics in the header ?

  The SAP error message K9167, which states "Hide the characteristics in the header," typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when dealing with characteristics in the header of a report or a transaction. This message indicates that certain characteristics are not being displayed as expected, often due to configuration settings or user authorizations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Settings: The characteristics that are supposed to be displayed in the header may not be configured correctly in the system. This could be due to settings in the report layout or the characteristics themselves.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view certain characteristics in the header.
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the data being processed, such as missing or incomplete entries that prevent the characteristics from being displayed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the report or transaction where the error occurs. Ensure that the characteristics you want to display are