How To Fix BRAIN198 - The key figure definition shows another value for "&1"

BRAIN198 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 198

• Message text: The key figure definition shows another value for "&1"

What causes this issue?

The key figure or the structure element &V1& is a formula that uses the
operator &V2&. The value that the operator &V2& provides not only
depends on the current cell, but also on the context in which the cell
is located. It thus also depends on teh value of an assigned result cell
or on whether the cell is a detail cell.

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

System Response

The key figure definition may thus display another value.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN198 - The key figure definition shows another value for "&1" ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN198 typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when there is a discrepancy in the key figure definition. This error indicates that the key figure you are trying to use has a different definition or value than what is expected in the context of your query or report.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Key Figure Definitions: The key figure may have been defined differently in various InfoProviders or queries, leading to a mismatch.
  Data Source Changes: Changes in the underlying data source or InfoObject definitions can lead to inconsistencies.
  Query Design Issues: The query might be designed to pull data from multiple sources that have different definitions for the same key figure.
  Aggregation Levels: Different aggregation levels or characteristics might be causing the key figure to show different values.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Key Figure Definitions: Review the key figure definitions in the relevant InfoObjects and InfoProviders to ensure they