How To Fix BRAIN207 - Cumulation is active on &1. The selection is therefore < or =.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 207

• Message text: Cumulation is active on &1. The selection is therefore < or =.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN207 - Cumulation is active on &1. The selection is therefore < or =. ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN207 indicates that cumulation is active for a specific InfoProvider (denoted by &1), and as a result, the selection criteria you are trying to apply is restricted to values that are less than or equal to a certain threshold. This typically occurs in the context of reporting or data extraction in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence).
  Cause:
  
  Cumulation Active: The error arises because the InfoProvider is set up to handle cumulative data. This means that the data is aggregated over time, and the system expects selections to be made in a way that respects this aggregation.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria you are using may not align with the requirements for cumulative data. For example, if you are trying to filter on a date or a numeric value that does not conform to the cumulative nature of the data, the system will throw this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Adjust Selection Criteria: Modify your selection criteria to ensure that it adheres to the cumulative nature of the data. For instance, if you are filtering by date, ensure that you are selecting a range that is appropriate for cumulative data (e.g., selecting a date range that includes all relevant periods).
  Check InfoProvider Settings: Review the settings of the InfoProvider to understand how cumulation is defined. You may need to consult with your SAP BW administrator or data modeler to clarify how to properly query the data.
  Use Aggregated Values: If you need to analyze data in a non-cumulative way, consider using a different InfoProvider or a different query that is not set up for cumulative data.
  Documentation and Help: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on how to work with cumulative data in your specific version of SAP BW/BI.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Cumulative Data: In SAP BW, cumulative data refers to data that is aggregated over time, such as sales figures that accumulate month over month.
  InfoProvider: An InfoProvider is a data source in SAP BW that can be queried for reporting and analysis. It can be a DataStore Object (DSO), InfoCube, or other types of data structures.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message, as there may be known issues or enhancements that could affect how cumulation is handled.
  
  If you continue to experience issues, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.