How To Fix KY153 - & is a basic key figure

KY153 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KY - Messages for SAP-EIS: Presentation

• Message number: 153

• Message text: & is a basic key figure

What causes this issue?

There are two types of key figure:

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

Basic key figures (value fields) which are saved on the database and
Calculated key figures which are calculated from basic key figures.
The key figure you chose is a basic key figure.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KY153 - & is a basic key figure ?

  The SAP error message KY153 typically relates to issues with the configuration of key figures in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly in the area of Profitability Analysis (CO-PA). The error message indicates that a key figure is not defined as a basic key figure, which is necessary for certain calculations or reporting functions.
  Cause of Error KY153:
  
  Key Figure Configuration: The key figure in question is not set up correctly in the system. It may not be defined as a basic key figure, which is required for certain operations in CO-PA.
  Data Model Issues: There may be inconsistencies or misconfigurations in the data model that prevent the system from recognizing the key figure as basic.
  Missing Authorizations: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the key figure settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Key Figure Definition:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for key figures in CO-PA.
  Ensure that the key figure is