How To Fix VR637 - Field & from the totals variant does not appear in the line structure

VR637 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VR - Output for SD Reporting

• Message number: 637

• Message text: Field & from the totals variant does not appear in the line structure

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VR637 - Field & from the totals variant does not appear in the line structure ?

  SAP Error Message:
  VR637 - Field & from the totals variant does not appear in the line structure
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during the configuration or processing of Report Painter/Report Writer reports in SAP, specifically when defining totals variants and line structures.
  
  The totals variant includes a field (or characteristic/key figure) that is not present in the line structure.
  In other words, the totals variant tries to summarize or total a field that the line structure does not contain or recognize.
  This mismatch leads to the system being unable to calculate or display the totals correctly.
  
  
  Explanation:
  
  Line Structure: Defines the fields (characteristics and key figures) that appear in each line of the report.
  Totals Variant: Defines which fields are to be totaled or summarized.
  If the totals variant references a field that is missing in the line structure, the system throws VR637.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Line Structure:
  
  Go to the Report Painter/Writer configuration.
  Verify the line structure assigned to the report.
  Ensure that the