How To Fix KH488 - Global variable &1 has been deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KH - CO-PA Reporting

• Message number: 488

• Message text: Global variable &1 has been deleted

What causes this issue?

Global variable &V1& has been deleted.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Modify the report or form so that it no longer uses global variable
&V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KH488 - Global variable &1 has been deleted ?

  The SAP error message KH488, which states "Global variable &1 has been deleted," typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when dealing with planning or reporting functions. This error indicates that a global variable that was previously defined and used in a planning or reporting context has been deleted, and as a result, the system cannot find it.
  Cause:
  
  Deletion of Global Variable: The most common cause is that the global variable referenced in the report or planning function has been deleted from the system.
  Changes in Planning Layout: If there have been changes in the planning layout or the data model that affect the global variable, it may lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: If the global variable was part of a transport request that was not properly imported or was deleted in the target system, it could lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Global Variables: Verify if the global variable referenced in the error message still exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration or planning area where global variables are defined.
  Recreate the Variable: If the variable has been deleted, you may need to recreate it. Ensure that it is defined correctly and is available for use in your planning or reporting functions.
  Adjust Planning Layouts: If the variable is part of a planning layout, ensure that the layout is updated to reflect any changes made to the global variables.
  Review Transport Requests: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly. If not, you may need to re-transport the missing objects.
  Consult Documentation: Review any documentation or change logs to understand why the variable was deleted and whether it was intentional.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like KVA1 (for maintaining global variables) or KVA2 (for displaying global variables) to manage and check the status of global variables.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common errors.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KH488 error and implement a solution to resolve it.