How To Fix KG1187 - It is not possible to generate the variant with several record types

KG1187 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KG1 - CO-PA planning

• Message number: 187

• Message text: It is not possible to generate the variant with several record types

MESS TEXT: It is not possible to generate the variant with several
record types

What causes this issue?

The selection conditions for record types in the planning level or in
the planning package contain several record types. The transaction for
which the variant is generated can only process one version.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Only select planning levels and planning packages that select just one
version.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KG1187 - It is not possible to generate the variant with several record types ?

  The SAP error message KG1187, which states "It is not possible to generate the variant with several record types," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with the creation of variants for reports or planning layouts that involve multiple record types.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Multiple Record Types: The variant you are trying to create or modify is attempting to include multiple record types that are not compatible with each other. In SAP CO, certain record types may have different structures or data requirements, making it impossible to generate a single variant that encompasses them all.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the controlling area or the specific report that do not allow for the combination of the selected record types.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There might be inconsistencies in the data or settings related to the record types you