How To Fix AIS_STDREP210 - Formula &1 contains key figure &2 as a variable

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AIS_STDREP - Messages for Standard Reporting on Results Database

• Message number: 210

• Message text: Formula &1 contains key figure &2 as a variable

What causes this issue?

Key figure &V2& is a variable in formula &V1&. After key figure &V2& has
been deleted from the layout, formula &V1& can no longer be used, and
must be changed as is appropriate.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AIS_STDREP210 - Formula &1 contains key figure &2 as a variable ?

  The SAP error message AIS_STDREP210 indicates that there is an issue with a formula in a report or query where a key figure is being used as a variable. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Intelligence (BI) or SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) when creating reports or queries that involve calculations or aggregations.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A formula is defined that includes a key figure (a numerical measure) as a variable, which is not allowed in the context of the report or query.
  The key figure is being treated as a variable in a way that is not supported by the system, leading to a conflict in the calculation logic.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review the Formula: Check the formula that is causing the error. Ensure that you are not using key figures as variables in a way that is not supported. Key figures should typically be used directly in calculations rather than as variables.
  
  
  Modify the Formula: If the formula is incorrectly structured, modify it to use the key figure directly instead of as a variable. For example, if you are trying to reference a key figure in a way that implies it is a variable, change it to a direct reference.
  
  
  Check Variable Definitions: If you are using variables in your report, ensure that they are defined correctly and are not conflicting with key figures. Variables should be used for selection criteria or filters rather than as part of the calculation logic.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on how to properly use key figures and variables in your specific context (e.g., SAP BW, SAP HANA, etc.).
  
  
  Test Changes: After making adjustments to the formula or variable definitions, test the report or query to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Key Figures: In SAP, key figures are numerical values that represent measurable data, such as sales amounts, quantities, etc.
  Variables: Variables in SAP reports are placeholders that can be replaced with actual values at runtime, often used for filtering or dynamic calculations.
  SAP Community: If you continue to face issues, consider reaching out to the SAP Community forums or support for additional assistance and insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the AIS_STDREP210 error and implement a solution to resolve it.