How To Fix KDFUE037 - Key figure category &1 used internally by system; transfer not possible

KDFUE037 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KDFUE - Error Messages for EDT

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Key figure category &1 used internally by system; transfer not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KDFUE037 - Key figure category &1 used internally by system; transfer not possible ?

  The SAP error message KDFUE037 indicates that a key figure category is being used internally by the system, which prevents the transfer of data. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when dealing with key figures in InfoProviders, queries, or data transfer processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Internal Use: The key figure category specified in the error message is reserved for internal system use. This means that it cannot be modified or transferred as it is part of the system's internal logic or structure.
  Data Transfer Issues: The error may occur during data transfer processes, such as during the loading of data into InfoProviders or when executing queries that involve key figures that are not meant to be altered or transferred.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the data model or InfoProvider settings that leads to the system trying to use a key figure category