How To Fix KX420 - Process: Existing key figure &

KX420 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KX - EC-EIS/EC-BP: Data basis, data collection

• Message number: 420

• Message text: Process: Existing key figure &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KX420 - Process: Existing key figure & ?

  The SAP error message KX420 typically relates to issues with key figures in the context of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) or other related modules. This error indicates that there is a problem with the existing key figure that you are trying to process, which may be due to various reasons such as configuration issues, missing data, or incorrect settings.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Key Figure: The key figure you are trying to use may not be defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the key figure may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Data Issues: There may be missing or inconsistent data that prevents the key figure from being processed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or process the key figure.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the database or system performance.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Key Figure Definition: Verify that the key figure exists in