How To Fix MAFWKF151 - Benchmark key figures must not be longer than 6 digits

MAFWKF151 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 151

• Message text: Benchmark key figures must not be longer than 6 digits

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MAFWKF151 - Details

• The SAP error message MAFWKF151 indicates that a benchmark key figure you are trying to enter or process exceeds the maximum allowed length of 6 digits. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP applications that deal with key figures, such as SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP Analytics.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the benchmark key figure you are attempting to use has more than 6 digits. This could happen due to:
  
  Incorrect data entry where a value exceeds the allowed length.
  Data being imported or uploaded that does not conform to the length restrictions.
  Configuration settings that do not align with the expected format for key figures.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MAFWKF151 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Input Values: Review the values you are trying to enter for the benchmark key figure. Ensure that they do not exceed 6 digits.
  
  
  Data Validation: If you are importing data, validate the