How To Fix KDFUE058 - Base key figure category &1 cannot be used here

KDFUE058 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KDFUE - Error Messages for EDT

• Message number: 058

• Message text: Base key figure category &1 cannot be used here

What causes this issue?

You tried to enter a base key figure in the wrong area.
Example: If the base key figure category is entered in Customizing as
"Amount/unit of measure", it cannot be used in area "Amount/currency"

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Enter the key figure in the area for which it is maintained in
Customizing.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KDFUE058 - Base key figure category &1 cannot be used here ?

  The SAP error message KDFUE058 indicates that a base key figure category cannot be used in the context where it is being applied. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP Analytics, particularly when working with key figures in queries or data models.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Incompatible Key Figure: The base key figure category you are trying to use is not compatible with the context of the query or the data model.
  Incorrect Configuration: The key figure may not be properly configured in the InfoObject or the data model.
  Aggregation Issues: The key figure may not support the type of aggregation or calculation you are attempting to perform.
  Data Source Limitations: The data source from which you are trying to pull the key figure may not support the specific base key figure category.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KDFUE058 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
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