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How To Fix BRAIN199 - Key figure & is not correctly defined.


BRAIN199 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: BRAIN -

  • Message number: 199

  • Message text: Key figure & is not correctly defined.

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  • What causes this issue?

    An aggregation differing from 'SUM' is only possible on amounts that do
    not have a summation indicator, meaning that they can be calculated per
    single record.

    How to fix this error?

    Please check the definition of the key figure &V2& (&V1&) and all
    further key figures that are used for the definition.
    <DS:TRAN.KDNN>Change key figure &V1&</>

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BRAIN199 - Details

  • The SAP error message BRAIN199, which states "Key figure & is not correctly defined," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when there is an issue with the definition or configuration of a key figure in a query or InfoProvider.
    Causes:
    
    Incorrect Key Figure Definition: The key figure may not be properly defined in the InfoObject or may have missing attributes or settings.
    Data Type Mismatch: The data type of the key figure may not match the expected type in the query or report.
    Missing Aggregation: The key figure may not have a defined aggregation method, which is necessary for calculations.
    Inconsistent InfoProvider: The InfoProvider (like an InfoCube or DSO) may not be correctly set up or may have inconsistencies.
    Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the key figure.
    Query Definition Issues: The query may reference a key figure that has been deleted

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