How To Fix BRAIN069 - &1 &2: Normalization not possible for character key figures

BRAIN069 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 069

• Message text: &1 &2: Normalization not possible for character key figures

What causes this issue?

Element &V1& &V2& is a key figure with data type <AB>String</>. Scaling
is therefore not possible.

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?

The function was not carried out.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN069 - &1 &2: Normalization not possible for character key figures ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN069 indicates that normalization is not possible for character key figures in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence). This error typically arises when you are trying to perform operations that require numerical data on key figures that are defined as character data types.
  
  Cause:
  
  Character Key Figures: The key figures involved in the operation are defined as character data types (e.g., text, strings) rather than numerical types (e.g., integers, decimals). Normalization processes typically require numerical data to perform calculations or aggregations.
  Data Model Issues: The data model may have been incorrectly designed, leading to character fields being used where numerical fields are expected.
  Incompatible Operations: The operation you are trying to perform (like aggregation, normalization, or calculations) is not compatible with character data types.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Key Figure Definitions: Review the definitions of the key figures involved in the operation. Ensure that they are defined as