How To Fix KFM414 - Error generating user key figure

KFM414 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 414

• Message text: Error generating user key figure

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KFM414 - Details

• The SAP error message KFM414, which states "Error generating user key figure," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with key figures in the context of planning or reporting.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The user key figure may not be properly configured in the system. This could involve issues with the definition of the key figure, such as incorrect data types or missing attributes.
  
  
  Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the underlying data sources that the key figure relies on. This can include missing master data or transactional data.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or generate the key figure.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There could be technical problems, such as issues with the database or the application server, that prevent the generation of the key figure.
  
  
  Versioning Issues: If the key figure is version-dependent,