How To Fix BRAIN879 - No exc. aggr. in BWA for key figure &1 because it is a non-cumulative KF

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 879

• Message text: No exc. aggr. in BWA for key figure &1 because it is a non-cumulative KF

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN879 - No exc. aggr. in BWA for key figure &1 because it is a non-cumulative KF ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN879 indicates that there is an issue with the aggregation of a key figure in the Business Warehouse Accelerator (BWA). Specifically, the error states that there is "No exc. aggr. in BWA for key figure &1 because it is a non-cumulative KF." This means that the key figure in question is defined as non-cumulative, and therefore, it cannot be aggregated in the way that is being attempted.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Cumulative Key Figure: The key figure you are trying to aggregate is defined as non-cumulative. Non-cumulative key figures are typically used for values that do not accumulate over time, such as rates, averages, or other metrics that are not meant to be summed up.
  Aggregation Attempt: The error occurs when there is an attempt to perform an aggregation operation (like sum or average) on a non-cumulative key figure, which is not supported.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Key Figure Definition: Review the definition of the key