How To Fix FMKW004 - Processing is not possible; key figure &1 contains special characters

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMKW - General Message Class for Cash Accounting

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Processing is not possible; key figure &1 contains special characters

What causes this issue?

The key figure &V1& contains special character or a space. You are not
allowed to use special characters that are required for evaluations.

System Response

Processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Delete the key figure and create a new one that does not contain a
special character.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMKW004 - Processing is not possible; key figure &1 contains special characters ?

  The SAP error message FMKW004 indicates that there is an issue with a key figure in your data that contains special characters, which is not allowed in the context of the operation you are trying to perform. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Financial Management (FM) module or when dealing with key figures in planning or reporting.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the presence of special characters in the key figure name or value. Special characters can include symbols like @, #, $, %, &, etc. These characters may not be supported in certain fields or contexts within SAP, leading to processing issues.
  Solution:
  To resolve the FMKW004 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Key Figure: Determine which key figure is causing the issue. The error message will usually specify the key figure in question (indicated by &1).
  
  
  Check for Special Characters: Review the key figure's name and its values for any special characters. This includes checking for spaces, punctuation, and other non-alphanumeric characters.
  
  
  Modify the Key Figure:
  
  If the key figure name contains special characters, rename it to remove those characters.
  If the key figure value contains special characters, ensure that the data being inputted or processed does not include any unsupported characters.
  
  
  
  Data Validation: Implement data validation checks in your data entry or ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes to prevent the inclusion of special characters in key figures.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, re-run the process that triggered the error to ensure that it is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for guidelines on naming conventions and valid characters for key figures in your specific version of SAP.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FMKW004 error and continue with your processing in SAP.