How To Fix BRAIN896 - Delta method not possible for non-cumulative key figures

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 896

• Message text: Delta method not possible for non-cumulative key figures

What causes this issue?

The query contains non-cumulative key figures. For logical and technical
reasons it is therefore not possible to use the delta procedure for the
cache.

System Response

Property 'DELTACACHE' is deactivated.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN896 - Delta method not possible for non-cumulative key figures ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN896 indicates that a delta method cannot be applied to non-cumulative key figures in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence). This error typically arises when you are trying to perform a delta update or delta extraction on a non-cumulative key figure, which is not supported.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Cumulative Key Figures: Non-cumulative key figures are those that do not accumulate over time. Examples include averages, ratios, or any other metrics that do not represent a total over a period. Delta methods are designed for cumulative key figures, which can be incrementally updated.
  Incorrect Configuration: The error may also occur if the data flow or transformation is incorrectly configured to treat a non-cumulative key figure as if it were cumulative.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Key Figure Settings: Check the settings of the key figure in the InfoObject. Ensure that it is correctly defined as a non-cumulative key figure.
  Adjust Data Flow: