How To Fix KH318 - The variable for characteristic &1 needs to be changed

KH318 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KH - CO-PA Reporting

• Message number: 318

• Message text: The variable for characteristic &1 needs to be changed

What causes this issue?

You changed the form &V3& by changing the variable
&V2& for the characteristic &V1& from "Entry optional" to "Entry
mandatory". However, no default value exists for the variable in the
report definition.

System Response

In order to avoid a state which is not allowed, the system had to
terminate the transaction.

How to fix this error?

Since the report no longer exists in its original version due to the
change in the variable, you should check your report definition.

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

Use the transaction "Change report" to do this. Check the settings on
the screen "Variables".
DEFINE &MESSAGE_TYP& = &V4&.

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


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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KH318 - The variable for characteristic &1 needs to be changed ?

  The SAP error message KH318, which states "The variable for characteristic &1 needs to be changed," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when working with queries or reports that involve characteristics and variables.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Variable Definition Issues: The variable associated with the characteristic is not defined correctly or is not compatible with the data being queried.
  Missing or Incorrect Values: The variable may require a specific value or range that is not being provided or is incorrect.
  Characteristic Not Active: The characteristic for which the variable is defined may not be active in the current context or may not be included in the query.
  Data Source Changes: Changes in the underlying data source or InfoProvider may lead to inconsistencies with the variables defined in the query.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KH318 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
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