How To Fix KY164 - No documentation exists for text variable

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 164

• Message text: No documentation exists for text variable

What causes this issue?

No documentation is available for this variable as it deals with a
text variable.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KY164 - No documentation exists for text variable ?

  The SAP error message KY164 ("No documentation exists for text variable") typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when you are trying to use a text variable in a report or a query, but the system cannot find the corresponding documentation or text for that variable.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Text Variable Documentation: The most common cause of this error is that the text variable you are trying to use has not been defined or documented in the system.
  Incorrect Variable Name: There might be a typo or an incorrect reference to the variable name in your report or query.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the documentation for the text variable.
  Configuration Issues: The text variable may not be properly configured in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Variable Definition:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., KOB1, KSB1) and check if the text variable is defined correctly.
  Ensure that the variable exists in the system and is properly configured.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Documentation:
  
  If the text variable is missing documentation, you may need to create it. This can usually be done in the configuration settings for the controlling area or the specific report.
  Use transaction codes like KSV1 or KSV2 to create or modify text variables.
  
  
  
  Verify Variable Name:
  
  Double-check the spelling and syntax of the variable name in your report or query to ensure it matches the defined variable.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view the documentation for the text variable. You may need to contact your SAP security team if you suspect authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more information on how to define and use text variables in your specific context.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums where other users may have encountered similar issues and can offer solutions.
  Training and Documentation: Review SAP training materials or documentation related to Controlling and text variables for a deeper understanding of how they work.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KY164 error and ensure that your text variables are properly documented and functional in your SAP environment.