How To Fix AH470 - Enter weighting key only for weighted calculation of average

AH470 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 470

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

What causes this issue?

You are not required to enter a weighting key. The weighting key is
only required for calculating the weighted temperature or air pressure
averages.

System Response

How to fix this error?

If you wish to calculate the weighted temperature average or the
weighted air pressure average, maintain the <LS>averaging type</> or
<LS>air pressure</> field.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AH470 - Enter weighting key only for weighted calculation of average ?

  The SAP error message AH470 ("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 the context of material valuation or inventory management.
  
  Cause:
  This error message is triggered when a user attempts to perform a calculation that requires a weighting key, but the key has not been provided. The weighting key is essential for determining how different items or values contribute to the overall average, especially in scenarios where certain items should have more influence on the average than others.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Input Fields: Ensure that you have entered a valid weighting key in the relevant field. The weighting key should correspond to the specific criteria or parameters that you want to use for the weighted average calculation.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If you are unsure about the weighting