How To Fix KY086 - Report class and right report class are identical

KY086 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 086

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

What causes this issue?

You cannot append a report class to the right side of itself in 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 KY086 - Report class and right report class are identical ?

  The SAP error message KY086, which states "Report class and right report class are identical," typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when you are trying to create or modify a report class in the system. This error indicates that the report class you are trying to define is the same as the one that is already assigned to the report, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system has detected that the report class you are trying to assign is identical to the one that is already assigned to the report. In SAP, each report class should be unique to ensure proper categorization and functionality.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Report Class Assignment:
  
  Go to the transaction where you are trying to create or modify the report class (e.g., transaction KSB1, KSB2, or similar).
  Verify the report class that is