How To Fix K9168 - Define the variable roots for the calculated variable

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K9 - CO Planning Processor

• Message number: 168

• Message text: Define the variable roots for the calculated variable

What causes this issue?

You defined variable &V2& for characteristic &V1&. Here, the SAP System
attmepts to automatically determine the value of &V2& after entry of
the value of variable &V3&.
However, no variable &V3& was defined.

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?

In the planning layout, define variable &V3& or 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 K9168 - Define the variable roots for the calculated variable ?

  The SAP error message K9168, which states "Define the variable roots for the calculated variable," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BPC (Business Planning and Consolidation) when working with calculated key figures or variables in queries or planning models.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when:
  
  Missing Variable Definition: The calculated variable you are trying to use does not have its roots (or base variables) defined. In other words, the system does not know which underlying data or variables to use for the calculation.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the calculated variable may be incomplete or incorrect, leading to the inability of the system to resolve the variable correctly.
  Data Source Issues: The data source or InfoProvider that the variable is supposed to pull data from may not be properly set up or may not contain the necessary data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the K9168 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Variable Definition:
  
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