How To Fix MAFWKF428 - &1 &2 contains key figures from different applications

MAFWKF428 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 428

• Message text: &1 &2 contains key figures from different applications

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MAFWKF428 - Details

• The SAP error message MAFWKF428 indicates that there is a conflict in the key figures being used in a particular context, specifically that the key figures belong to different applications. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP Analytics Cloud when trying to combine or analyze data from different sources that are not compatible.
  
  Cause:
  
  Different Applications: The key figures being referenced come from different applications or data sources that are not designed to be combined. For example, you might be trying to merge data from SAP ERP and SAP CRM, which have different data models.
  Incompatible Data Models: The data structures or definitions of the key figures may not align, leading to conflicts when attempting to perform calculations or aggregations.
  Incorrect Query Design: The query or report may be incorrectly designed, leading to the inclusion of incompatible key figures.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Key Figures: Check the key figures involved in the