How To Fix KH480 - Form & is not defined correctly

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KH - CO-PA Reporting

• Message number: 480

• Message text: Form & is not defined correctly

What causes this issue?

Form &V1& contains a key figure &V2& that is not supposed to be
aggregated for the characteristic &V3& along the hierarchy (AGGDI =
'NHA').
At the same time, you want to select a hierarchy node for this
combination of characteristic and key figure.
This procedure is not supported.

How to fix this error?

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KH480 - Form & is not defined correctly ?

  The SAP error message KH480, which states "Form & is not defined correctly," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with forms in the context of reports or layouts. This error indicates that there is an issue with the configuration or definition of a form that is being used in a report or transaction.
  Causes of KH480 Error
  
  
  Incorrect Form Definition: The form specified in the transaction or report may not be defined correctly in the system. This could be due to missing fields, incorrect field types, or other configuration issues.
  
  
  Missing Form: The form that is being referenced may not exist in the system or may have been deleted.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the form or the related data.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the form was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that led to an incomplete or incorrect definition.
  
  
  Version Mismatch: There may be a mismatch between the version of the form being called and the version that is defined in the system.
  
  
  Solutions to KH480 Error
  
  
  Check Form Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction where the form is defined (e.g., SMARTFORMS, SE71 for SAPscript).
  Verify that the form exists and is correctly configured.
  Ensure that all required fields and elements are defined properly.
  
  
  
  Verify Existence:
  
  Check if the form name specified in the error message exists in the system.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or restore it from a backup.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the form and related data.
  Check the user roles and profiles to confirm that they include access to the relevant transactions.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the form was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings.
  Ensure that all necessary objects related to the form were included in the transport.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific form or transaction to identify any known issues or additional configuration steps that may be required.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant context.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SMARTFORMS (for Smart Forms) and SE71 (for SAPscript) to manage and troubleshoot forms.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the KH480 error for any specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the KH480 error in your SAP system.