How To Fix BRAIN080 - A summation is not possible for character key figures &1 &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 080

• Message text: A summation is not possible for character key figures &1 &2

What causes this issue?

Element &V1& &V2& is a key figure with data type <AB>String</>. For this
reason, a local calculation, in which this key figure is totalled, is
not possible.

System Response

The function was not carried out.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN080 - A summation is not possible for character key figures &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN080, which states "A summation is not possible for character key figures &1 &2," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when you are trying to perform an aggregation operation (like summation) on a key figure that is defined as a character type. Character key figures are not numeric and therefore cannot be summed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Character Key Figure: The key figure you are trying to aggregate is defined as a character type in the InfoObject. Character key figures are used to store text or categorical data, which cannot be summed.
  Incorrect Query Design: The query may be incorrectly designed to include character key figures in a context where numerical aggregation is expected.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Key Figure Definition: Review the definition of the key figures in the InfoObject. Ensure that the key figure you are trying to sum is defined as a numeric type