How To Fix KH458 - Key figure &1 is incorrect

KH458 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KH - CO-PA Reporting

• Message number: 458

• Message text: Key figure &1 is incorrect

What causes this issue?

A breakdown of key figure &V2& &V1& reveals that all the partial
formulas are supposed to be calculated after the selection
(non-aggregation flag = ON). This is not possible.

How to fix this error?

Check the definition of key figure &V2& &V1& and all other key
figures used to define it.

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

<DS:TRAN.KDNN>Change key figure &V1&</>

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KH458 - Key figure &1 is incorrect ?

  The SAP error message KH458, which states "Key figure &1 is incorrect," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) or other reporting functionalities that involve key figures.
  
  Cause:
  The error message KH458 indicates that the key figure specified (denoted by &1) is not valid in the context in which it is being used. This can happen for several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Key Figure Name: The key figure may have been misspelled or does not exist in the data model.
  Key Figure Not Defined: The key figure may not be defined in the relevant configuration settings or data structure.
  Incompatible Data Type: The key figure may be of a different data type than expected (e.g., trying to use a character field where a numeric field is required).
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the key figure.
  Contextual Issues: The key figure may not