How To Fix BRAIN_DEV006 - Calculation before aggregation is not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN_DEV - BRAIN messages (for use by development)

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Calculation before aggregation is not possible

What causes this issue?

For the calculated keyfigure &V1& or a subformula &V1& the flag
"Calculation After Aggregation" was unset. The OLAP processor can't
calculate the calculated keyfigure or subformula before aggregation for
technical reasons.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Please check, if you can replace the calculation before aggregation by
formula exception aggregation.
You can find detailed information in note 1738522.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN_DEV006 - Calculation before aggregation is not possible ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN_DEV006: Calculation before aggregation is not possible typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when working with queries in the BEx (Business Explorer) Analyzer or when executing queries in the SAP BW system. This error indicates that there is an issue with the way calculations are being defined in the query, particularly when it comes to the order of operations in the data processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Incorrect Calculation Context: The error often arises when a calculated key figure is defined in a way that requires aggregation before it can be calculated. For example, if a calculation is trying to use values that have not yet been aggregated, it will lead to this error.
  
  
  Query Design Issues: The query might be designed in such a way that it attempts to perform calculations on a level of detail that is not compatible with the aggregation level