How To Fix KFM027 - Update of key figure &1 is not possible

KFM027 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KFM - Message Class for Generic Key Figure Monitor

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Update of key figure &1 is not possible

What causes this issue?

It is not possible to update the key figure for one of the following
reasons:
The report specified in the key figure definition is not suitable for
calculating key figures.
The logical system specified in the key figure definition does not
exist.
If the key figure can be personalized, a type conflict may have occurred
between the data from the personalization framework and the key figure
report.

System Response

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KFM027 - Update of key figure &1 is not possible ?

  The SAP error message KFM027, which states "Update of key figure &1 is not possible," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BPC (Business Planning and Consolidation) when there is an issue with updating a key figure in a planning or reporting scenario. Here are some common causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  
  Key Figure Characteristics: The key figure may be defined in a way that does not allow updates. For example, it might be a calculated key figure or a key figure that is set to be read-only.
  
  
  Data Locking: The data might be locked due to a previous transaction or process that is still running, preventing updates to the key figure.
  
  
  Incorrect Planning Sequence: The planning sequence or process might not be correctly set up to allow updates to the key figure.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to update the