How To Fix KFM309 - Enter the name and description of the key figure

KFM309 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 309

• Message text: Enter the name and description of the key figure

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KFM309 - Enter the name and description of the key figure ?

  The SAP error message KFM309, which states "Enter the name and description of the key figure," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP Analytics when you are trying to create or modify a key figure in a data model or InfoProvider.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when the system expects you to provide a name and description for a key figure, but either one or both of these fields are left blank. Key figures are essential components in SAP BW that represent quantitative data, and they must have a unique identifier (name) and a descriptive label.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KFM309 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Access the Key Figure Definition:
  
  Navigate to the area where you are defining or modifying the key figure (e.g., in the InfoObject maintenance or data model).
  
  
  
  Enter the Name:
  
  In the field designated for the key figure name, enter a unique name that adheres to your organization's naming conventions.