How To Fix MAFWKF115 - Key figure &1 is used in reporting

MAFWKF115 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MAFWKF - Analyzer Framework: Messages for Key Figures

• Message number: 115

• Message text: Key figure &1 is used in reporting

What causes this issue?

You attempted to delete a key figure planned for use in reporting to
the results database.

System Response

The system prevents you from deleting the key figure as long as it
planned for use in reporting.

How to fix this error?

If you really want to delete the key figure, you first have to go into
Customizing and delete it in the layout for reporting to the results
database.

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.

MAFWKF115 - Details

• The SAP error message MAFWKF115 indicates that a specific key figure (denoted as &1) is being used in reporting, which may prevent certain actions, such as deletion or modification of the key figure. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA environments where key figures are integral to reporting and analytics.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the key figure you are trying to modify or delete is currently being utilized in one or more reporting objects, such as queries, reports, or dashboards. SAP enforces this restriction to maintain data integrity and ensure that reports relying on that key figure do not break or return incorrect results.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MAFWKF115 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Usage: Determine where the key figure is being used. You can do this by checking:
  
  Queries in SAP BW that reference the key figure.
  Any reports or dashboards that utilize the key