How To Fix KH286 - The report uses the global variable &, which has been deleted

KH286 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KH - CO-PA Reporting

• Message number: 286

• Message text: The report uses the global variable &, which has been deleted

What causes this issue?

The global variable &V1&, which is used in report &V2&, has been
deleted from the variable table TKESV.

How to fix this error?

Delete the variable &V1& from report &V2&.
DEFINE &MESSAGE_TYP& = &V4&.

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


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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KH286 - The report uses the global variable &, which has been deleted ?

  The SAP error message KH286 indicates that a report is attempting to use a global variable that has been deleted. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) reporting, where global variables are used to filter or manipulate data in reports.
  
  Cause:
  
  Deleted Global Variable: The specific global variable referenced in the report has been deleted from the system. This could happen due to changes in the data model, report design, or data source.
  Changes in Data Model: If there have been changes in the underlying data model or InfoObjects, it may lead to the removal of certain global variables.
  Transport Issues: If the report or the global variable was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), and the variable was not included in the transport, it may lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Global Variables: Verify if the global variable referenced in the