How To Fix KH852 - Element "&1" in key figure scheme "&2" contains errors -> see long text

KH852 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KH - CO-PA Reporting

• Message number: 852

• Message text: Element "&1" in key figure scheme "&2" contains errors -> see long text

What causes this issue?

The definition of the key figure scheme contains errors.

How to fix this error?

It may be that an element is defined on the basis of a now nonexisttent
element, or that the definition is defined recursively, or that two
elements are mutually dependent and therefore cannot be calculated.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KH852 - Element "&1" in key figure scheme "&2" contains errors -> see long text ?

  The SAP error message KH852 indicates that there is an issue with a key figure scheme in SAP, specifically that an element (identified by "&1") within that scheme (identified by "&2") contains errors. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly in Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) or other areas where key figures are defined and used.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The key figure scheme may have been incorrectly configured, leading to inconsistencies or errors in the definitions of the key figures or their elements.
  Missing Elements: The element referenced in the error message may not exist or may have been deleted or modified incorrectly.
  Data Type Mismatch: There could be a mismatch in the expected data types for the key figures or elements.
  Inconsistent Settings: The settings for the key figure scheme may not align with the overall configuration of the system or the specific requirements of the reporting or analysis being