How To Fix MAFWKF435 - You cannot create a key figure with cat. &1 under the selected key figure

MAFWKF435 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 435

• Message text: You cannot create a key figure with cat. &1 under the selected key figure

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MAFWKF435 - Details

• The SAP error message MAFWKF435 indicates that there is an issue with creating a key figure in the context of a specific category. This error typically arises in the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA environments when you are trying to create or modify a key figure that does not conform to the rules or constraints set for that particular category.
  
  Cause:
  
  Category Restrictions: The key figure you are trying to create may belong to a category that has specific restrictions or requirements. For example, certain categories may only allow specific types of key figures (e.g., currency, quantity).
  Incompatible Settings: The settings or attributes of the key figure you are trying to create may not be compatible with the existing key figures or the data model.
  Data Model Constraints: The data model or InfoProvider you are working with may have constraints that prevent the creation of new key figures under certain conditions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Category