How To Fix MAFWKF427 - Key figure category &1 must occur only once in evaluation procedure &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 427

• Message text: Key figure category &1 must occur only once in evaluation procedure &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MAFWKF427 - Key figure category &1 must occur only once in evaluation procedure &2 ?

  The SAP error message MAFWKF427 indicates that there is a problem with the evaluation procedure in the context of key figure categories in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP Analytics. Specifically, it means that a particular key figure category is defined more than once in the evaluation procedure, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A key figure category is mistakenly included multiple times in the evaluation procedure.
  There is a configuration issue in the data model or the evaluation procedure setup.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Evaluation Procedure:
  
  Go to the evaluation procedure configuration in the SAP BW system.
  Review the key figure categories defined in the evaluation procedure.
  
  
  
  Remove Duplicate Entries:
  
  Identify any duplicate key figure categories that are listed.
  Remove or correct the duplicates so that each key figure category appears only once.
  
  
  
  Validate Configuration:
  
  After making changes, validate the configuration to ensure that there are no other issues.
  Test the evaluation procedure to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  If you are working in a development environment, ensure that the changes are transported to the production environment if necessary.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Key Figure Categories: These are classifications used in SAP BW to define how key figures are treated in calculations and evaluations.
  Evaluation Procedures: These are used to define how data is processed and aggregated in SAP BW queries.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.