How To Fix UPP_LB042 - Incorrect key figure in line &1 overwritten with &2

UPP_LB042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPP_LB - Layout Builder: Messages

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Incorrect key figure in line &1 overwritten with &2

What causes this issue?

No key figure or an incorrect one was entered in row &V1&.

System Response

As in the processing step only one key figure (&V2&) was selected, this
is automatically used by the system.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPP_LB042 - Incorrect key figure in line &1 overwritten with &2 ?

  The SAP error message UPP_LB042, which states "Incorrect key figure in line &1 overwritten with &2," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) modules. This error indicates that there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the key figures being processed in a planning scenario.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Incorrect Key Figure Assignment: The error often arises when a key figure that is not valid for a particular planning area or context is being used. This can happen if the key figure is not defined correctly in the planning area or if it is being referenced incorrectly in a planning function or data view.
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: If the data being processed contains key figures that do not match the expected format or type, the system may overwrite them with a default or valid key figure, leading to this error.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration