How To Fix AIS_STDREP038 - Choose a key figure field

AIS_STDREP038 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AIS_STDREP - Messages for Standard Reporting on Results Database

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Choose a key figure field

What causes this issue?

You want to display the profit and loss distribution for a single
position.
To do this, make the following selections:
In the ALV grid, select a key figure field for a single position.
Select a key figure that has a clear relationship to a profit/loss key
figure.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

The following key figure categories can be clearly assigned to a
profit/loss distribution:
RAG1: P/L distribution
RAK1: VaR variance/covariance

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AIS_STDREP038 - Choose a key figure field ?

  The SAP error message AIS_STDREP038, which states "Choose a key figure field," typically occurs in the context of reporting or analysis within SAP systems, particularly when using tools like SAP Analytics Cloud or SAP BW (Business Warehouse). This error indicates that the system expects you to select a key figure field, which is essential for the report or analysis you are trying to execute.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Key Figure Selection: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not selected a key figure field in the report or query definition. Key figures are numerical values that are aggregated in reports (e.g., sales amounts, quantities).
  Incorrect Query Configuration: The query or report may be incorrectly configured, leading to the system not recognizing any key figures.
  User Permissions: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary permissions to access certain key figures, which can lead to this error.
  Data Source Issues: If