How To Fix BUKF002 - Key figure &1 already exists

BUKF002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BUKF - Message class for Key Figures

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Key figure &1 already exists

What causes this issue?

The key figure &V1& you have created already exists in the database.

System Response

Processing stops.

How to fix this error?

Use another name for the key figure.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BUKF002 - Key figure &1 already exists ?

  The SAP error message BUKF002, which states "Key figure &1 already exists," typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) when you are trying to create or define a key figure that already exists in the system. This can happen during the creation of InfoObjects, planning models, or other data structures where key figures are defined.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Key Figure: The most common cause of this error is that you are attempting to create a key figure with a name that is already in use within the same InfoObject catalog or planning model.
  Incorrect Naming Convention: Sometimes, the naming conventions or the way key figures are defined can lead to confusion, especially if similar names are used.
  Transport Issues: If you are working in a development environment and have transported objects to a different environment (like production), there may be conflicts with existing key figures.
  
  
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