How To Fix WXPA009 - External key figure &1 has already been assigned


WXPA009 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: WXPA - MAP: External Applications

  • Message number: 009

  • Message text: External key figure &1 has already been assigned

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXPA009 - External key figure &1 has already been assigned ?
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    SAP Error Message:
    WXPA009 - External key figure &1 has already been assigned
    
    
    Cause: This error occurs when you try to assign an external key figure (a key figure that is defined outside the current InfoProvider, often in a source system or another InfoProvider) to a characteristic or InfoProvider, but the system detects that this external key figure has already been assigned elsewhere. In other words, the external key figure you are trying to assign is not unique and has already been linked to another object in the system. SAP BW requires that each external key figure be assigned only once to avoid conflicts and ensure data consistency. When does it typically occur? During the creation or modification of InfoObjects or InfoProviders. When assigning external key figures in transformations or data targets. When trying to reuse an external key figure that is already linked to another InfoProvider or characteristic.
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