How To Fix MAFWKF471 - Either select the key figure category or enter the basic key figure

MAFWKF471 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 471

• Message text: Either select the key figure category or enter the basic key figure

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MAFWKF471 - Details

• The SAP error message MAFWKF471 indicates that there is an issue with the key figure configuration in the context of planning or reporting. This error typically arises when a user attempts to execute a function that requires a key figure but has not specified either the key figure category or the basic key figure.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Key Figure Category: The user has not selected a key figure category, which is necessary for the system to understand what type of data is being processed.
  Missing Basic Key Figure: The user has not entered a basic key figure, which is essential for the calculation or reporting process.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the key figures in the planning area or the data model.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the required information in the relevant fields.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select Key Figure Category: Ensure that you select the appropriate key figure category from