How To Fix K9366 - Excel is not possible for layouts with complex lead columns

K9366 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K9 - CO Planning Processor

• Message number: 366

• Message text: Excel is not possible for layouts with complex lead columns

What causes this issue?

The lead columns of this layout are defined in rows. This means that it
is not possible to process the layout using integrated Excel. You can
only process layouts in Excel if their lead columns have been defined
as a whole.

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 planner profile maintenance, change the planner profile so that this
layout does not use integrated Excel. You do this by deactivating the
"Integrated Excel" indicator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

K9366 - Details

• The SAP error message K9366, which states "Excel is not possible for layouts with complex lead columns," typically occurs when you are trying to export a report or layout to Excel that contains complex lead columns. This can happen in various SAP modules, particularly in the Controlling (CO) area, when using reports that have been designed with certain features that Excel cannot handle.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following factors:
  
  Complex Lead Columns: The layout you are trying to export has lead columns that are complex in nature. This could include multiple characteristics, hierarchies, or calculations that cannot be represented in a simple Excel format.
  Unsupported Features: Certain features in the report layout, such as nested structures or specific formatting, may not be compatible with Excel exports.
  Data Volume: If the report contains a large volume of data or complex aggregations, it may exceed Excel's capabilities.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can try the