How To Fix MAFWKF487 - Keyfigure &1 same as its underlying Keyfigure &2

MAFWKF487 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 487

• Message text: Keyfigure &1 same as its underlying Keyfigure &2

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MAFWKF487 - Details

• The SAP error message MAFWKF487 indicates that there is a conflict between two key figures in your data model. Specifically, it means that the key figure you are trying to define (Keyfigure &1) is the same as its underlying key figure (Keyfigure &2). This situation typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when working with data models, especially when defining calculations or aggregations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Definition: The key figure you are trying to create or modify is defined in a way that it is identical to another key figure that it is based on.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the data model where the same key figure is being referenced or calculated in a way that leads to redundancy.
  Data Model Design Flaw: The design of the data model may not have properly accounted for the relationships between key figures, leading to this conflict.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Key