How To Fix MAFWKF142 - You are not allowed to change key figure attributes for &1 before &3

MAFWKF142 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 142

• Message text: You are not allowed to change key figure attributes for &1 before &3

What causes this issue?

Although the most recent entry for the attributes for key figure &V1&
was on &V3&, you have attempted to change them on &V4&. Client &V2&.

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MAFWKF142 - Details

• The SAP error message MAFWKF142 indicates that you are attempting to change key figure attributes for a specific key figure (represented by &1) before a certain date (represented by &3). This error typically arises in the context of SAP's planning applications, such as SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), where key figures are used to store and manage planning data.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  Key Figure Locking: The key figure you are trying to modify has a defined time frame during which changes to its attributes are restricted. This is often set to maintain data integrity and consistency in planning processes.
  Planning Version: The planning version you are working with may have restrictions on changes to key figures based on the version's status or configuration.
  Data Consistency: The system is designed to prevent changes that could lead to inconsistencies in historical data or planning scenarios.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error,