How To Fix M5088 - Not possible to compare key figure for &

M5088 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M5 - LIS: Standard Analyses (Inventory Controlling Doc. Analysis)

• Message number: 088

• Message text: Not possible to compare key figure for &

What causes this issue?

There is no key figure that would provide a useful comparison with the
key figure &V1&.

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

System Response

You cannot compare the chosen key figures.

How to fix this error?

Choose a different key figure in order to carry out a comparison.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M5088 - Not possible to compare key figure for & ?

  The SAP error message M5088, which states "Not possible to compare key figure for &," typically occurs in the context of reporting or analysis within SAP systems, particularly in the areas of Material Management (MM) or Sales and Distribution (SD). This error usually indicates that there is an issue with the key figures being compared in a report or analysis, often due to missing or incompatible data.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Data: The key figure you are trying to compare may not have any data available for the selected period or criteria.
  Incompatible Key Figures: The key figures being compared may not be compatible due to different characteristics or data types.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the key figures in the InfoObject or the query.
  Data Source Issues: The data source from which the key figures are being pulled may not be correctly set up or may have inconsistencies.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes,