How To Fix BRAIN546 - &3 is not allowed with 'Before Aggregation' calculation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 546

• Message text: &3 is not allowed with 'Before Aggregation' calculation

What causes this issue?

Key figure [&V1&] &V2& should be calculated 'Before Aggregation', &V1&
but uses formula variable &V3&, which should not be replaced until after
aggregation (LTYPE = &V4&). This is not possible.

System Response

The query cannot be generated.

How to fix this error?

Check calculated 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 BRAIN546 - &3 is not allowed with 'Before Aggregation' calculation ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN546 typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when you are trying to use a certain type of calculation or aggregation that is not permitted with the "Before Aggregation" setting in your query or data model.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to perform a calculation that requires data to be aggregated before it can be processed, but the query is set to perform calculations before any aggregation takes place. This is often the case with certain types of calculated key figures or when using specific functions that are incompatible with the "Before Aggregation" setting.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BRAIN546 error, you can consider the following approaches:
  
  
  Change Calculation Type:
  
  Review the calculations you are trying to perform and see if they can be adjusted to be compatible with the "Before Aggregation" setting. This may involve changing the logic of your calculations.
  
  
  
  Adjust Query Settings:
  
  If possible, change the query