How To Fix WVMI052 - Key figure &1 cannot be used as comparison field

WVMI052 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WVMI - Messages about enhancements for VMI

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Key figure &1 cannot be used as comparison field

What causes this issue?

The comparison field contains the
<DS:GLOS.355995248DDE6ED0E10000009B38F983>comparison quantity</>
already sent to the vendor. This is updated when the quantity is sent
in the IDoc.
The key figure you entered is not suitable as a comparison field.
Comparison fields must be assigned to the data element <zh>LFAMNG</>
(comparison quantity for vendor information). The information
structures <zh>S083</> and <zh>S130</> in the standard system contain
comparison fields.

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?

Enter a valid key figure for a comparison field or leave the field
empty.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

WVMI052 - Details

• The SAP error message WVMI052 indicates that a specific key figure (denoted as &1) cannot be used as a comparison field in the context of a certain operation, typically within the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA environments. This error often arises when trying to perform operations that require specific data types or structures that the key figure does not meet.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The key figure may not be of the correct data type required for comparison. For example, if the system expects a numeric value but the key figure is defined as a string, this error can occur.
  Aggregation Level: The key figure might not be part of the aggregation level defined for the query or report, making it unavailable for comparison.
  Key Figure Characteristics: The key figure may not have the necessary characteristics or attributes that allow it to be used in the comparison context.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be