How To Fix 29636 - Maintain dimension for formula result

29636 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 29 - Bills of Material

• Message number: 636

• Message text: Maintain dimension for formula result

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 29636 - Maintain dimension for formula result ?

  The SAP error message 29636, "Maintain dimension for formula result," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BPC (Business Planning and Consolidation) when working with formulas in queries or planning models. This error indicates that a formula result does not have a defined dimension, which is necessary for the system to process the formula correctly.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Dimension Assignment: The formula result is not assigned to any dimension, which is required for the system to understand how to handle the result.
  Incorrect Formula Configuration: The formula may be incorrectly configured, leading to a situation where the system cannot determine the appropriate dimensions for the result.
  Data Model Issues: There may be issues with the underlying data model or InfoProvider that prevent the formula from being processed correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Dimensions:
  
  Go to the relevant formula in the SAP BW or BPC environment.
  Ensure that the formula result is assigned to the appropriate dimensions.