How To Fix BRAIN_DEV065 - Key figure "&1" uses generic aggregation "&2". Only "SUM" is supported.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 065

• Message text: Key figure "&1" uses generic aggregation "&2". Only "SUM" is supported.

What causes this issue?

Key figure "&V1&" uses generic aggregation "&V2&", but InfoProvider "
&V3&" only supports generic aggregation "SUM".

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN_DEV065 - Key figure "&1" uses generic aggregation "&2". Only "SUM" is supported. ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN_DEV065 indicates that a key figure in your SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA environment is using a generic aggregation method that is not supported. Specifically, the error states that only the "SUM" aggregation is allowed for the key figure in question.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A key figure is defined with a generic aggregation method other than "SUM". This could be due to the configuration of the key figure in the InfoObject or the query definition.
  The key figure is being used in a context (like a query or a calculation) that does not support the specified aggregation method.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Key Figure Definition:
  
  Go to the InfoObject definition of the key figure that is causing the error.
  Ensure that the aggregation type is set to "SUM". If it is set to a different aggregation type (like "AVERAGE", "MAX", etc.), change it to "SUM".
  
  
  
  Review Query Definition:
  
  If the key figure is part of a query, check the query definition in the Query Designer.
  Ensure that the key figure is not being aggregated in a way that is not supported. If it is, modify the query to use "SUM".
  
  
  
  Re-activate the InfoObject:
  
  After making changes to the key figure definition, you may need to re-activate the InfoObject to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  
  Test the Query:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run the query again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Aggregation Types: In SAP BW, key figures can have different aggregation types, such as SUM, AVERAGE, COUNT, etc. However, certain contexts or calculations may restrict the use of these types.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional insights or updates regarding this error message.
  SAP Community: Engaging with the SAP Community forums can also provide insights from other users who may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BRAIN_DEV065 error and ensure that your key figure is correctly configured for use in your reports and queries.