How To Fix KH437 - User-defined functions can only be used alone

KH437 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KH - CO-PA Reporting

• Message number: 437

• Message text: User-defined functions can only be used alone

What causes this issue?

A user-defined function is not used alone in line &V1&.
Line stack: &V2& &V3& &V4&

System Response

The report cannot be executed.

How to fix this error?

<DS:TRAN.KER1>Check key figure scheme &V1&</>
The user-defined function must stand along in a formula line. You can,
however, use it in other lines by using the element in which it was
defined.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KH437 - User-defined functions can only be used alone ?

  The SAP error message KH437, which states "User-defined functions can only be used alone," typically occurs in the context of SAP's reporting and analysis tools, particularly when working with user-defined functions in the context of planning or reporting.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when a user-defined function is being used in conjunction with other functions or calculations in a way that is not permitted. User-defined functions in SAP are designed to perform specific calculations or operations independently, and they cannot be combined with other functions or used as part of a larger expression.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KH437 error, you should:
  
  
  Isolate the User-Defined Function: Ensure that the user-defined function is used on its own, without being combined with other functions or calculations. For example, if you have a formula that looks like this:
  = UserDefinedFunction() + AnotherFunction()
  You should separate them:
  = UserDefinedFunction()
  and handle the result of UserDefinedFunction() separately.
  
  
  Check Function Syntax: Review the syntax of the user-defined function