How To Fix KH257 - Form & is not defined correctly


KH257 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: KH - CO-PA Reporting

  • Message number: 257

  • Message text: Form & is not defined correctly

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  • What causes this issue?

    A calculation sequence must be defined for cell &V2&,
    &V3& in form &V1&.

    How to fix this error?

    <DS:TRAN.KDNN>Check form</>

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KH257 - Details

  • The SAP error message KH257, which states "Form & is not defined correctly," typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when there is an issue with the configuration of a report form or layout. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when generating reports or executing transactions that rely on specific forms.
    Causes of Error KH257
    
    
    Incorrect Form Configuration: The form specified in the report or transaction may not be correctly defined in the system. This could be due to missing or incorrect settings in the form configuration.
    
    
    Form Not Assigned: The form may not be assigned to the relevant controlling area or may not be available for the specific report you are trying to run.
    
    
    Transport Issues: If the form was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that led to incomplete or incorrect form definitions.
    
    
    Authorization Issues: The user may not have

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