How To Fix BRAIN853 - The drilldown contains units that might not match the key figures

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 853

• Message text: The drilldown contains units that might not match the key figures

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN853 - The drilldown contains units that might not match the key figures ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN853 indicates that there is a mismatch between the units of measure for the key figures in a drilldown report. This typically occurs in SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP BusinessObjects when you are trying to analyze data that involves multiple key figures with different units of measure.
  
  Cause:
  
  Different Units of Measure: The key figures in your query or report may have different units (e.g., one key figure is in kilograms while another is in liters).
  Inconsistent Data Sources: The data being pulled from different InfoProviders or data sources may have different units of measure.
  Aggregation Issues: When aggregating data, if the key figures have different units, it can lead to confusion and errors in the report.
  Query Design: The way the query is designed may not properly handle the units of measure for the key figures involved.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Key Figures: Review the key figures included in your drilldown. Ensure that