How To Fix KF445 - The value field or key figure &1 has not been created

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KF -

• Message number: 445

• Message text: The value field or key figure &1 has not been created

What causes this issue?

In segment "&V2&", the invalid field "&V1&" has been entered for the
receiver tracing factor in the <LS>Value field/key figure
</> entry field.

System Response

The field cannot be assigned.

How to fix this error?

Select a valid field from those given as possible entries.

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 KF445 - The value field or key figure &1 has not been created ?

  The SAP error message KF445 indicates that a specific value field or key figure (denoted by &1) has not been created in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when working with InfoObjects, InfoCubes, or queries.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Key Figure: The key figure that you are trying to use in your query or report has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The key figure may not have been activated or properly configured in the InfoObject or InfoCube.
  Transport Issues: If the key figure was recently created or modified, it may not have been transported correctly to the target system.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the key figure.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create the Key Figure:
  
  Go to the SAP BW modeling tools and create the missing key figure if it does not exist.
  Ensure that the key figure is properly defined with the correct data type and attributes.
  
  
  
  Activate the Key Figure:
  
  If the key figure exists but is not activated, navigate to the InfoObject maintenance and activate it.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the key figure was recently created in a development environment, ensure that it has been included in a transport request and successfully transported to the target environment (e.g., QA or Production).
  
  
  
  Review Query Design:
  
  If you are using a query, check the query design to ensure that the key figure is correctly referenced and that there are no typos or incorrect references.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the key figure. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific key figure or InfoObject for any additional configuration steps that may be required.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to manage InfoObjects and InfoCubes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on the error message KF445.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the query or the data flow to identify where the key figure is being referenced incorrectly.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KF445 error and ensure that the key figure is properly created and accessible in your SAP environment.