How To Fix FCO_STAT_KEY_FIG_MSG018 - Invalid key figure selected.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCO_STAT_KEY_FIG_MSG - Message class for Statistical Key Figures

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Invalid key figure selected.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCO_STAT_KEY_FIG_MSG018 - Invalid key figure selected. ?

  The SAP error message FCO_STAT_KEY_FIG_MSG018 indicates that an invalid key figure has been selected in the context of a financial or controlling report. This error typically arises when the key figure you are trying to use does not exist, is not defined correctly, or is not available in the context of the report you are generating.
  Causes:
  
  Non-existent Key Figure: The key figure you are trying to use may not be defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The key figure may not be configured correctly in the relevant data model or report.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the key figure.
  Data Source Issues: The data source from which the key figure is being pulled may not be set up correctly or may not contain the key figure.
  Version or Environment Mismatch: The key figure may exist in one version of the system but not in another (e.g., development vs. production).
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Key Figure Definition:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration area in SAP (e.g., SAP BW, SAP S/4HANA) and verify that the key figure is defined correctly.
  Ensure that the key figure is active and available for use in the report.
  
  
  
  Review Report Configuration:
  
  Check the report configuration to ensure that the key figure is included in the report layout and is correctly mapped.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the key figure. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Data Source Verification:
  
  Ensure that the data source from which the key figure is being pulled is correctly set up and contains the necessary data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details about the key figure and its usage.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may need to use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), or RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to investigate the key figure.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to this error message.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be helpful for finding similar issues faced by other users and their solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.