How To Fix WXP225 - Enter a field catalog of type "Key figure catalog"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 225

• Message text: Enter a field catalog of type "Key figure catalog"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXP225 - Enter a field catalog of type "Key figure catalog" ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WXP225 - Enter a field catalog of type "Key figure catalog"
  
  Cause:
  This warning message appears in SAP when you are working with reports or queries (especially in SAP BW or SAP Query tools) that require a Key Figure Catalog (a catalog of numeric fields used for calculations and aggregations), but the system detects that the field catalog provided is either missing, incomplete, or not of the required type.
  In other words, the system expects you to specify a Key Figure Catalog (which defines the key figures/measures for the report), but you have either not entered it or have entered a catalog of a different type (e.g., a characteristic catalog instead of a key figure catalog).
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When defining or running queries/reports that require key figures.
  When setting up field catalogs in report painter, report writer, or query designer.
  When the system expects a key figure catalog but receives a characteristic catalog or no catalog at all.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter the correct Key Figure Catalog:
  
  Go to the screen or transaction where the field catalog is requested.
  Make sure to select or create a Key Figure Catalog (not a characteristic catalog).
  The key figure catalog should contain the numeric fields (measures) you want to analyze or report on.
  
  
  
  Check the catalog type:
  
  Verify that the catalog you are entering is indeed a key figure catalog.
  If you mistakenly entered a characteristic catalog, replace it with the correct key figure catalog.
  
  
  
  Create a Key Figure Catalog if missing:
  
  If no key figure catalog exists, create one using the appropriate transaction (e.g., in SAP BW or Query tools).
  Define the key figures (numeric fields) relevant to your report.
  
  
  
  Consult documentation or SAP help:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation for the specific tool you are using (e.g., Report Painter, Query Designer).
  Ensure you understand the difference between characteristic catalogs (dimensions) and key figure catalogs (measures).
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Field Catalogs: In SAP reporting tools, field catalogs define the fields available for reporting. They are usually divided into:
  
  Characteristic Catalogs: Contain descriptive fields (dimensions).
  Key Figure Catalogs: Contain numeric fields (measures) used for calculations.
  
  
  
  Transactions/Tools:
  
  SAP Query (SQ01, SQ02, SQ03)
  Report Painter/Writer
  SAP BW Query Designer
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to your specific SAP module or reporting tool for additional guidance.
  SAP Help Portal and community forums often provide examples of creating and using key figure catalogs.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: Missing or incorrect field catalog type; system expects a key figure catalog but none or a wrong type is provided.
  Solution: Enter or create a proper key figure catalog containing numeric fields for the report.
  Check: Catalog type, completeness, and relevance to the report/query.
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or context where this error occurs, I can give more tailored instructions.