How To Fix KH342 - Key figure scheme & lies within the reserved name range (7_ to 8_)

KH342 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KH - CO-PA Reporting

• Message number: 342

• Message text: Key figure scheme & lies within the reserved name range (7_ to 8_)

What causes this issue?

The first character of key figure scheme &V1& lies in the range
reserved for SAP.

System Response

You cannot edit a key figure scheme with this name.

How to fix this error?

Select a name which begins with A to Z, 0 to 6 or 9.
If you have already created a key figure scheme in the reserved name
range, copy it under a name which begins with A to Z, 0 to 6 or 9. You
can do this on the first screen of the transaction for maintaining key
figure schemes.
Then you need to adapt the reports and forms which use this key figure
scheme.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KH342 - Key figure scheme & lies within the reserved name range (7_ to 8_) ?

  The SAP error message KH342 indicates that a key figure scheme you are trying to create or modify falls within a reserved name range. In SAP, certain naming conventions are reserved for system use, and using these reserved names can lead to conflicts or unexpected behavior.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the key figure scheme name you are attempting to use starts with a number between 7 and 8. SAP reserves these ranges for internal use, and therefore, any attempt to create or modify a key figure scheme with a name in this range will trigger the error message KH342.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should choose a different name for your key figure scheme that does not fall within the reserved range. Here are some steps you can take:
  
  
  Rename the Key Figure Scheme: Select a name that starts with a character other than 7 or 8, and ensure it does not start