How To Fix KH463 - Key figure &1 was not defined correctly

KH463 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KH - CO-PA Reporting

• Message number: 463

• Message text: Key figure &1 was not defined correctly

What causes this issue?

In user exit 'EXIT_SAPMKCBF_004' (ZXYEXU07), more than one elimination
group has been assigned to the key figure &V1&. This is not allowed.

How to fix this error?

Use a different key figure for each elimination group. You can do this
in the key figures transaction with the formula
'=Kennzahl1'.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KH463 - Key figure &1 was not defined correctly ?

  The SAP error message KH463, which states "Key figure &1 was not defined correctly," 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 usually arises due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The key figure in question may not be properly defined in the system. This could be due to missing attributes, incorrect data types, or improper settings in the configuration.
  
  
  Missing Master Data: The key figure may rely on certain master data that is not available or not correctly set up in the system.
  
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The key figure may be expecting a certain data type (e.g., numeric, character) that is not being met by the data being processed.
  
  
  Inconsistent Settings: There may be inconsistencies in the settings related to the key figure across different areas of the system, such as