How To Fix BRAIN425 - Calculation time 'before aggregation' is not allowed for &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 425

• Message text: Calculation time 'before aggregation' is not allowed for &1

What causes this issue?

Calculated key figure [&V1&] &V2& should be calculated 'Before
Aggregation'. The basic key figures contains formulas however that do
not have the same 'aggregation' or 'exception aggregation'.

System Response

Because of the deviating aggregation behaviour of the basic key figures,
key figure &V1& cannot be calculated.

How to fix this error?

Check key figure [&V1&] &V2&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN425 - Calculation time 'before aggregation' is not allowed for &1 ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN425 indicates that there is an issue with the calculation time setting in a query or report within SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence). Specifically, the error states that the calculation time "before aggregation" is not allowed for the specified object (denoted by &1).
  Cause:
  The error typically arises when:
  
  Incorrect Calculation Time Setting: The query or report is configured to use a calculation time that is not compatible with the aggregation settings of the data model. In SAP BW, certain calculations must be performed after data aggregation, and setting the calculation time to "before aggregation" violates this rule.
  Data Model Constraints: The underlying data model or InfoProvider may not support calculations before aggregation due to the nature of the data or the way it is structured.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BRAIN425 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Calculation Time Settings:
  
  Open the query in the Query Designer.
  Navigate to the properties of the key figures involved in the calculation.
  Ensure that the calculation time is set to "after aggregation" instead of "before aggregation."
  
  
  
  Review Aggregation Settings:
  
  Verify the aggregation settings of the InfoProvider or the data model. Ensure that the calculations you are trying to perform are compatible with the aggregation level of the data.
  
  
  
  Modify the Query:
  
  If the calculation cannot be performed as intended, consider modifying the query to either change the calculation logic or adjust the key figures involved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on calculation times and aggregation rules in SAP BW/BI.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the query to ensure that the error is resolved and that the results are as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates regarding this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation related to SAP BW query design and best practices for calculations and aggregations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the BRAIN425 error and implement a suitable solution.