How To Fix GM046 - Statistical key figure &2 does not exist in controlling area &1

GM046 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GM - Combination manager

• Message number: 046

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

What causes this issue?

You want to use the statistical key figure &V2&. However, this has not
yet been created in the controlling area &V1&.

System Response

The statistical key figure &V2& cannot be used.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GM046 - Statistical key figure &2 does not exist in controlling area &1 ?

  The SAP error message GM046 indicates that a statistical key figure (SKF) you are trying to use does not exist in the specified controlling area. This error typically occurs in the context of cost center accounting, internal orders, or other controlling-related transactions where statistical key figures are utilized for allocation or reporting purposes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Statistical Key Figure: The statistical key figure you are trying to reference has not been defined in the controlling area.
  Incorrect Controlling Area: The controlling area specified may not be the one where the statistical key figure is defined.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the SKF code or the controlling area code.
  
  Configuration Issues: The statistical key figure may not have been activated or configured properly in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check SKF Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code OKKP (Controlling Area) and verify if the statistical key figure exists in the specified controlling area.
  If it does not exist,