How To Fix 7A407 - The statistical key figure &1 must be defined with the unit "%"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 7A - PS Progress Analysis

• Message number: 407

• Message text: The statistical key figure &1 must be defined with the unit "%"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 7A407 - The statistical key figure &1 must be defined with the unit "%" ?

  The SAP error message 7A407 indicates that a statistical key figure (SKF) is expected to be defined with the unit "%", but it has not been set up correctly. This error typically arises in the context of controlling (CO) or profitability analysis (CO-PA) when you are trying to use a statistical key figure that is not configured with the required unit.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Unit Definition: The statistical key figure you are trying to use is defined with a different unit (e.g., absolute values, currency, etc.) instead of the percentage (%).
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the statistical key figure in the system may not align with the requirements of the transaction or report you are trying to execute.
  Data Entry Error: There may be an error in the data entry where the SKF is being used, leading to the system expecting a percentage but receiving a different format.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check SKF Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the statistical key figures in SAP.
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., OKKP for controlling area settings).
  Ensure that the statistical key figure in question is defined with the unit "%".
  
  
  
  Adjust Data Entry:
  
  If you are entering data manually, ensure that you are entering values in the correct format (as a percentage).
  Review the input fields to confirm that you are not mistakenly entering absolute values.
  
  
  
  Review Related Transactions:
  
  If the error occurs during a specific transaction, check the documentation or help for that transaction to ensure that you are using the correct statistical key figures and formats.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more information on statistical key figures and their required configurations.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through configuration or data entry adjustments, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Statistical Key Figures: These are used in SAP to allocate costs and revenues based on certain criteria, and they can be defined with various units depending on the business requirements.
  Controlling Module: This error is often encountered in the CO module, which deals with internal cost accounting and reporting.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KSV1 (Create Statistical Key Figure) or KSV2 (Change Statistical Key Figure) to manage SKFs effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.