How To Fix KH492 - Global variable &1 is not defined correctly

KH492 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KH - CO-PA Reporting

• Message number: 492

• Message text: Global variable &1 is not defined correctly

What causes this issue?

The global variable "&1" allows selection options. However, this is not
possible here.

System Response

The report could not be executed.

How to fix this error?

Change the definition of the variable "&1".

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

KH492 - Details

• The SAP error message KH492, which states "Global variable &1 is not defined correctly," typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when there is an issue with the definition or configuration of a global variable used in planning or reporting.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Definition: The global variable may not be defined correctly in the system. This could be due to missing parameters, incorrect data types, or improper configuration.
  Missing Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the global variable.
  Transport Issues: If the global variable was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that led to an incomplete or incorrect definition.
  Version Mismatch: The global variable may be defined in a different version of the planning or reporting tool, leading to compatibility issues.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Definition: Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., KVA1 for variable maintenance) and verify the definition of the global variable.