How To Fix KH384 - Key figures/columns have been activated or deactivated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KH - CO-PA Reporting

• Message number: 384

• Message text: Key figures/columns have been activated or deactivated

What causes this issue?

If you activated columns, these columns are visible again. They are
found at the end of the column sequence. You can reinsert them in
another position using the function "Sort columns".

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

If you deactivated columns, these columns are not displayed. That means
that you can reactivate them again using this function, in contrast
to deleted columns.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KH384 - Key figures/columns have been activated or deactivated ?

  The SAP error message KH384 indicates that there is an issue with the key figures or columns in a report or query that have been activated or deactivated. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) environments, where key figures are essential for reporting and analysis.
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Changes in Key Figures: Key figures or columns in the InfoProvider (like InfoCubes, DSOs, etc.) have been modified, either activated or deactivated, which affects the data model.
  Inconsistent Data Model: If the data model has been changed (e.g., adding or removing key figures) without proper adjustments in the queries or reports that rely on those key figures, it can lead to this error.
  Query Design Issues: The query might be referencing key figures that are no longer available or have been deactivated in the underlying data model.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KH384 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Key Figures: 
  
  Go to the InfoProvider (e.g., InfoCube or DSO) and check the status of the key figures. Ensure that the key figures you are trying to use in your report or query are activated.
  If any key figures are deactivated, you may need to reactivate them.
  
  
  
  Update Queries:
  
  If you have made changes to the key figures, ensure that any queries or reports that reference these key figures are updated accordingly.
  You may need to adjust the query design to remove references to deactivated key figures or to include newly activated ones.
  
  
  
  Rebuild Queries:
  
  In some cases, it may be necessary to rebuild the query from scratch to ensure that it aligns with the current state of the InfoProvider.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the changes were made in a development environment, ensure that the transport requests are correctly moved to the production environment, and that all changes are consistent across environments.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Review any dependencies that might exist between key figures and other components in your data model. Ensure that all related components are in sync.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using for any additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific notes related to error KH384, as they may provide additional context or solutions.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check InfoProviders and queries.
  Query Designer: Use the Query Designer to analyze and modify queries that are causing the error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KH384 error and implement a solution to resolve it.