How To Fix 7A405 - Maintain key figures for all three uses

7A405 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 7A - PS Progress Analysis

• Message number: 405

• Message text: Maintain key figures for all three uses

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 7A405 - Maintain key figures for all three uses ?

  The SAP error message 7A405, "Maintain key figures for all three uses," typically occurs in the context of SAP's planning applications, particularly in the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) environments. This error indicates that key figures (metrics or measures used in planning) have not been defined for all three required uses: planning, reporting, and analysis.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when a key figure is not properly maintained for all three necessary uses. In SAP, key figures can be used in different contexts, and if they are not set up correctly, the system will throw this error. The three uses generally refer to:
  
  Planning: The key figure is used for planning purposes.
  Reporting: The key figure is used for reporting and analysis.
  Analysis: The key figure is used for analytical purposes, such as in dashboards or data visualizations.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the key figures are maintained