How To Fix MAFWKF143 - Evaluation data already exists for key figure &1 on &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 143

• Message text: Evaluation data already exists for key figure &1 on &2

What causes this issue?

Results data already exists on &V2& for key figure &V1& (single records
procedure, final results procedure).

System Response

Changes to the key figure are not permitted.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MAFWKF143 - Evaluation data already exists for key figure &1 on &2 ?

  The SAP error message MAFWKF143 indicates that there is an attempt to create or update evaluation data for a key figure that already has existing data for the specified time period or key. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP Analytics, where key figures are used to store quantitative data.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  You are trying to load or update data for a key figure that already has existing evaluation data for the specified key (e.g., a combination of characteristics).
  The data load process is not set up to handle duplicates or overwrites for the existing data.
  There may be a mismatch in the data load settings or the data source configuration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MAFWKF143 error, you can consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Data: Verify if the evaluation data for the specified key figure and time period already exists. You can do this by querying the relevant InfoProvider or data target in SAP BW.
  
  
  Data Load Settings: Review the data load settings in your data source or transformation. Ensure that the settings allow for overwriting existing data if that is your intention. You may need to adjust the update mode (e.g., "Additive" vs. "Overwrite").
  
  
  Data Cleansing: If the existing data is not needed, you can delete the existing records for the key figure and time period before attempting to load the new data.
  
  
  Error Handling: Implement error handling in your data load process to manage situations where data already exists. This could involve logging the error and skipping the problematic records.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP BW you are using for any additional guidance or known issues related to this error.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. Provide them with the details of the error, including the key figure and the context in which the error occurs.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Key Figures: In SAP BW, key figures are quantitative measures that are used in reporting and analysis.
  Data Load Process: Understanding the data load process, including extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL), is crucial for troubleshooting data-related issues.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.