How To Fix K9175 - Layout & contains errors. See long text

K9175 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K9 - CO Planning Processor

• Message number: 175

• Message text: Layout & contains errors. See long text

What causes this issue?

An error in layout maintenance made it temporarily possible for a
characteristic to activate the use of groups, in spite of the fact that
groups cannot be used. The use of groups is not possible for:
A characteristic for which there are no groups
A characteristic for a data column
A characteristic for a line in a layout with a complex lead column.
Layout &V1& contains a characteristic falling into one of the above
categories.
The problem lies with the following characteristic: &V2&

How to fix this error?

Correct the layout by deselecting the indicator for using groups
currently set for the above characteristic.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K9175 - Layout & contains errors. See long text ?

  The SAP error message K9175, which states "Layout & contains errors. See long text," typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when there are issues with the layout used for reports, such as cost center reports or internal orders. This error indicates that there is a problem with the configuration or definition of the layout that is being used to generate the report.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Layout Configuration: The layout may have been incorrectly configured or modified, leading to inconsistencies or errors in the report generation.
  Missing Fields: Required fields or characteristics may be missing from the layout, which can cause the report to fail.
  Data Source Issues: The data source for the report may not be correctly defined or may not contain the necessary data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain fields or data in the layout.
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues, such as