How To Fix UMB062 - Invalid key figure '&1'. Select a different key figure

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UMB - SEM-CPM: Balanced Scorecard

• Message number: 062

• Message text: Invalid key figure '&1'. Select a different key figure

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UMB062 - Invalid key figure '&1'. Select a different key figure ?

  The SAP error message UMB062, which states "Invalid key figure '&1'. Select a different key figure," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP Analytics when a user attempts to use a key figure that is not valid or not available in the context of the query or report they are trying to execute.
  Cause:
  
  Key Figure Not Defined: The key figure you are trying to use may not be defined in the InfoProvider or the query.
  Key Figure Not Active: The key figure might be inactive or not available in the current version of the InfoObject.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the key figure.
  Query Design Issues: The query might be incorrectly designed, leading to the selection of an invalid key figure.
  Data Source Issues: The underlying data source may not contain the key figure due to data loading issues or changes in the data model.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Key Figure Definition: Verify that the key figure is defined in the InfoObject and is active. You can do this by navigating to the InfoObject in the SAP BW modeling tools.
  Review Query Design: Open the query in the Query Designer and check if the key figure is included in the query definition. If it is not, you may need to add it.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the key figure. This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations.
  Validate Data Source: Ensure that the data source is correctly set up and that the key figure is available in the data model. You may need to refresh or reload the data.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details about the key figure and its usage.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message UMB062.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check InfoObjects and queries.
  Debugging: If you have access, consider debugging the query execution to identify where the error is occurring.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the UMB062 error and implement a solution to resolve it.