How To Fix BUKF062 - Category &1 does not support the definition of terms in data source &2

BUKF062 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BUKF - Message class for Key Figures

• Message number: 062

• Message text: Category &1 does not support the definition of terms in data source &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BUKF062 - Category &1 does not support the definition of terms in data source &2 ?

  The SAP error message BUKF062 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a data source in the context of Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO) modules. Specifically, it suggests that the category specified in the error message does not support the definition of terms for the given data source.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Category Assignment: The category specified in the error message (represented as &1) is not compatible with the data source (represented as &2) you are trying to use. This could be due to a misconfiguration in the settings.
  Data Source Limitations: The data source may not be designed to handle the specific category you are trying to use. Some categories may have restrictions on the types of data sources they can be associated with.
  Missing Configuration: There may be missing or incorrect configuration settings in the system that define how categories and data sources interact.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Category and Data Source Configuration:
  
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