How To Fix BRAIN258 - Key figure '&1' is not correctly defined

BRAIN258 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 258

• Message text: Key figure '&1' is not correctly defined

What causes this issue?

In formula '&V1&' (&V2& operator) quantities and amounts are added.

How to fix this error?

Check the definition of the calculated key figure.
If you still want to use this addition, you can use the 'NODIM' operator
to suppress the dimensionality of one or both subexpressions. The system
then interprets the subexpression(s) as non-dimensional numbers.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN258 - Key figure '&1' is not correctly defined ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN258 indicates that there is an issue with the definition of a key figure in your SAP BW (Business Warehouse) system. This error typically arises when the key figure is not properly defined in the InfoObject or when there are inconsistencies in its configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Definition: The key figure may not be defined correctly in the InfoObject. This could include issues with data types, aggregation types, or other properties.
  Missing Attributes: Required attributes or settings for the key figure may be missing or incorrectly configured.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data model or the underlying data that the key figure is supposed to represent.
  Transport Issues: If the key figure was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that led to an incomplete or incorrect definition.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Key Figure Definition:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance transaction (e.g., RSD1) and check the definition of