How To Fix MZ046 - Reference exception & contains no key figures

MZ046 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MZ - Message for the EWS in LIS

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Reference exception & contains no key figures

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MZ046 - Reference exception & contains no key figures ?

  The SAP error message MZ046, which states "Reference exception & contains no key figures," typically occurs in the context of SAP's reporting and analysis tools, particularly when dealing with data that is expected to contain key figures (numerical data) but does not.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Key Figures: The primary cause of this error is that the reference object (like a report or a data source) does not contain any key figures. Key figures are essential for calculations and aggregations in reports.
  Incorrect Data Source: The data source being referenced may not be set up correctly or may not have been populated with the necessary data.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the InfoProvider or the query that is being executed.
  Data Extraction Problems: If the data extraction process did not run successfully, it could lead to a lack of key figures in the data set.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Source: Verify that the data source