How to fix SAP error UCFE042?

What causes this issue? A key figure has been included in the header area. This is not permitted. Key figures may only be used in row or column layouts.System Response The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved. How to fix this error? Delete the key figure from the header area and define it in a row layout or a column layout.Procedure for System Administrators Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

How To Fix UCFE042 - Header area cannot contain any key figures

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SAP Error Message - Details

Message type: E = Error
Message class: UCFE - Messages for Data Entry Layouts
Message number: 042
Message text: Header area cannot contain any key figures
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What causes this issue?
A key figure has been included in the header area. This is not
permitted. Key figures may only be used in row or column layouts.
System Response
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
How to fix this error?
Delete the key figure from the header area and define it in a row layout
or a column layout.
Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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