How To Fix WXP631 - Key figure &1 is not available in the selected area or in the layout

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 631

• Message text: Key figure &1 is not available in the selected area or in the layout

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXP631 - Key figure &1 is not available in the selected area or in the layout ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WXP631 Key figure &1 is not available in the selected area or in the layout
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP Analytics when a key figure (a measure or numeric data field) that is referenced in a query or report is not found in the current layout or the selected area of the report. Essentially, the system is trying to display or process a key figure that is either:
  
  Not included in the query definition,
  Not assigned to any of the rows, columns, or free characteristics in the report layout,
  Or has been removed or hidden in the current report view.
  
  
  Explanation:
  
  Key figure &1 refers to the specific key figure name or technical name that is missing.
  The message indicates that the key figure is not part of the current query result set or the layout where it is expected.
  This can happen if the query was changed but the report layout was not updated accordingly, or if the key figure was removed from the query but still referenced in the layout or a formula.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Query Definition:
  
  Go to the Query Designer.
  Verify that the key figure mentioned in the message is included in the query.
  If it is missing, add the key figure to the query.
  
  
  
  Check the Report Layout:
  
  In the report or analysis tool (e.g., BEx Analyzer, Web Application Designer, or Analysis for Office), check the layout.
  Ensure the key figure is assigned to one of the report areas (rows, columns, or free characteristics).
  If the key figure is not needed, remove any references to it from the layout or formulas.
  
  
  
  Check Formulas and Calculated Key Figures:
  
  If the key figure is used in a formula or calculated key figure, ensure that all referenced key figures are present in the query.
  Adjust the formula or add the missing key figure to the query.
  
  
  
  Refresh or Rebuild the Report:
  
  Sometimes, refreshing the report or rebuilding the layout can resolve inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  This message is a warning (WXP631), not an error, so the report may still run but without the missing key figure.
  It is important to keep the query and report layout synchronized to avoid such warnings.
  If you are using custom ABAP or frontend tools, check that the key figure references are consistent.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Key figure referenced in the report is not part of the query or layout.
  
  
  Solution
  Add the key figure to the query or remove references from the layout/formulas.
  
  
  Where to check
  Query Designer, report layout, formulas/calculated key figures.
  
  
  Message type
  Warning (does not stop report execution but indicates missing data in the output).
  
  
  
  
  If you need help identifying the key figure or fixing the query, you can provide the key figure name (&1) and the query/report details for more specific guidance.