How To Fix KDFUE072 - External base key figures cannot be saved

KDFUE072 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KDFUE - Error Messages for EDT

• Message number: 072

• Message text: External base key figures cannot be saved

What causes this issue?

All financial object parts, for which the automatic integration into
transaction master data is activated, are incorrect and cannot be
saved. Therefore no financial object was created.

System Response

No external base key figures can be saved because no financial objects
have been created.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KDFUE072 - External base key figures cannot be saved ?

  The SAP error message KDFUE072, which states "External base key figures cannot be saved," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when there is an issue with the handling of key figures that are defined as external. This error can arise during data loading, data processing, or when trying to save changes to a query or InfoProvider.
  Causes:
  
  External Key Figure Definition: The key figure in question is defined as an external key figure, which means it is not meant to be directly modified or saved in the same way as internal key figures.
  Data Source Issues: There may be issues with the data source from which the key figure is derived, such as missing data or incorrect mappings.
  Query Design: The query or report may be incorrectly designed, leading to attempts to save changes to an external key figure.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations to modify or