How To Fix CATSXT056 - Stat. key figure & in derivation & for controlling area & is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CATSXT - Time Sheet

• Message number: 056

• Message text: Stat. key figure & in derivation & for controlling area & is invalid

What causes this issue?

The statistical key figure &v1& is invalid in derivation &v2& for
controlling area &v3&.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CATSXT056 - Stat. key figure & in derivation & for controlling area & is invalid ?

  The SAP error message CATSXT056 indicates that there is an issue with a statistical key figure (SKF) in the context of the Controlling (CO) area. This error typically arises when the system cannot find a valid statistical key figure for the specified controlling area during the derivation process.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Statistical Key Figure: The specified statistical key figure does not exist in the system or is not defined for the controlling area in question.
  Configuration Issues: The statistical key figure may not be properly configured in the controlling area settings.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data or settings related to the statistical key figures.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the statistical key figure.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Statistical Key Figure:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code KSV1 (Create Statistical Key Figure) or KSV2 (Change Statistical Key Figure) to verify if the SKF exists for the specified controlling area.
  Ensure that the SKF is correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Verify Controlling Area Settings:
  
  Use transaction code OKKP to check the settings of the controlling area and ensure that the statistical key figures are properly assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the Controlling module to ensure that the statistical key figures are correctly set up and linked to the relevant cost centers or internal orders.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks to identify any discrepancies in the data related to the statistical key figures.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the statistical key figures. This can be checked with the security team or through transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on statistical key figures and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Statistical Key Figures: These are used in SAP to allocate costs based on certain metrics (e.g., headcount, machine hours) and are essential for accurate cost allocation in controlling.
  Controlling Area: This is an organizational unit in SAP that represents a closed system used for cost accounting. Each controlling area can have its own set of statistical key figures.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant specializing in Controlling.