How To Fix KH287 - The form used for this report contains the deleted variable &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KH - CO-PA Reporting

• Message number: 287

• Message text: The form used for this report contains the deleted variable &

What causes this issue?

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

How to fix this error?

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

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


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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KH287 - The form used for this report contains the deleted variable & ?

  The SAP error message KH287 indicates that a report is trying to use a variable that has been deleted or is no longer available in the context of the report. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when dealing with queries, reports, or data sources that reference variables that have been removed or modified.
  Cause:
  
  Deleted Variable: The variable referenced in the report has been deleted from the data source or query definition.
  Changes in Data Model: Changes in the underlying data model, such as modifications to InfoObjects, InfoProviders, or queries, can lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: If the report was transported from one system to another, the variable may not exist in the target system.
  Inconsistent Query Definition: The query definition may not be updated to reflect the current state of the data model.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Variable Definition: Go to the query or report definition and check if the variable mentioned in the error message exists. If it has been deleted, you will need to either restore it or modify the report to remove references to it.
  Update Query: If the variable is no longer needed, update the query to remove any references to the deleted variable.
  Recreate Variable: If the variable is still required, you may need to recreate it in the data model or query definition.
  Transport Check: If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that all necessary objects, including variables, were transported correctly.
  Consult Documentation: Review any documentation or change logs to understand why the variable was deleted and whether it can be restored or needs to be replaced.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like RSRT (for executing queries) or RSA1 (for data modeling) to investigate the issue further.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Testing: After making changes, test the report to ensure that it runs without errors and produces the expected results.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to modify queries and variables in the SAP system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KH287 error and restore functionality to your report.