How To Fix KY085 - Report class and superior report class are identical

KY085 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KY - Messages for SAP-EIS: Presentation

• Message number: 085

• Message text: Report class and superior report class are identical

What causes this issue?

You cannot append a report class under itself within the hierarchy.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KY085 - Report class and superior report class are identical ?

  The SAP error message KY085, which states "Report class and superior report class are identical," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with report classes in the context of cost center accounting or internal orders.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when you attempt to create or modify a report class in such a way that it references itself as its superior report class. In other words, the system detects that the report class you are trying to define is set to be its own parent, which is not allowed. This creates a circular reference that the system cannot process.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the report class you are defining does not point to itself as its superior report class. Here are the steps to correct the issue:
  
  
  Check Report Class Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code for maintaining report classes (usually KOB1 or KOB2).
  Locate