How To Fix /CPD/PFP_MESSAGE017 - Statistical key figure group &1 does not exists in controlling area &2

/CPD/PFP_MESSAGE017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CPD/PFP_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Statistical key figure group &1 does not exists in controlling area &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CPD/PFP_MESSAGE017 - Statistical key figure group &1 does not exists in controlling area &2 ?

  The SAP error message /CPD/PFP_MESSAGE017 indicates that a statistical key figure group specified in your transaction does not exist in the specified controlling area. This error typically arises when you are trying to use a statistical key figure group that has not been defined or has been incorrectly referenced in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Statistical Key Figure Group: The specified statistical key figure group (&1) has not been created in the controlling area (&2).
  Incorrect Controlling Area: The controlling area you are referencing may not be the one where the statistical key figure group is defined.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or use the specified statistical key figure group.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the configuration or data that lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Statistical Key Figure Group:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OKKP (Controlling Area) and check if the statistical key figure group exists for