How To Fix KW871 - Please select the statistical key figure for creating groups


KW871 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: KW - CO-ABC Activity-Based Costing

  • Message number: 871

  • Message text: Please select the statistical key figure for creating groups

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  • What causes this issue?

    You want to generate a key figure group in the collective view of the
    statistical key figures. However, no lines were selected in the list of
    statistical key figures.

    System Response

    The processing was stopped.

    How to fix this error?

    Select one or more lines in the list for statistical key figures, and
    then execute the desired function. The key figure group will then be
    generated based on the statistical key figures selected.

    Procedure for System Administrators

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


    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


KW871 - Details

  • The SAP error message KW871, which states "Please select the statistical key figure for creating groups," typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when you are trying to create or manipulate groups in relation to statistical key figures. This error indicates that the system requires a statistical key figure to proceed with the operation you are attempting.
    
    Cause: Missing Statistical Key Figure: The most common cause of this error is that you have not selected a statistical key figure when trying to create or modify a group.
    Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of statistical key figures in your SAP system. Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or select statistical key figures.
    Solution: Select a Statistical Key Figure: When prompted by the error message, ensure that you select a valid statistical key figure from the available options. This is typically done in the relevant transaction

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