How To Fix KM185 - No master data found for statistical key figure &1 in controlling area &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KM - Error messages for Profit Center Accounting

• Message number: 185

• Message text: No master data found for statistical key figure &1 in controlling area &2

What causes this issue?

No master data was found for statistical key figure &1 in controlling
area &2.

System Response

The system assumes that the key figure is of the type "Fixed value".

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM185 - No master data found for statistical key figure &1 in controlling area &2 ?

  The SAP error message KM185 "No master data found for statistical key figure &1 in controlling area &2" typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when you are trying to post or analyze data related to a statistical key figure (SKF) that does not have the necessary master data defined in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Master Data: The primary cause of this error is that the statistical key figure you are trying to use does not have any associated master data in the specified controlling area. This could happen if the SKF has not been defined or if it has been deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the statistical key figure may not be set up correctly in the controlling area.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the transaction where the SKF is being used.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Master Data: 
  
  Go to the transaction code OKB9 (Define Statistical Key Figures)