How To Fix AH462 - Enter weighting key only for weighted calculation of average

AH462 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AH - IS-U billing (master data)

• Message number: 462

• Message text: Enter weighting key only for weighted calculation of average

What causes this issue?

The weighting key is only required for weighted calculation of mean
value that is to be carried out according to the TE415 table.
The weighted calculation of mean value must be defined in the
<LS>Averaging type</> field. Do not select the weighting/calorific
value district if weighting is to be carried out according to TE415.

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 AH462 - Enter weighting key only for weighted calculation of average ?

  The SAP error message AH462 ("Enter weighting key only for weighted calculation of average") typically occurs in the context of SAP's handling of average calculations, particularly when dealing with weighted averages in various modules such as SAP Controlling (CO) or SAP Material Management (MM).
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when a user attempts to perform a calculation that requires a weighting key, but the key has not been provided. This usually happens in scenarios where the system expects a weighting factor to compute a weighted average, but the necessary input is missing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that you have entered a weighting key in the relevant field. The weighting key is typically a code that defines how the average should be calculated based on the weights assigned to different items.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If you are unsure about the weighting key, check the configuration settings in your