How To Fix BRAIN_DEV072 - Cell &1 cannot be calculated on granularity of &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Cell &1 cannot be calculated on granularity of &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN_DEV072 - Cell &1 cannot be calculated on granularity of &2 ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN_DEV072 indicates that there is an issue with the granularity of the data being processed in a planning or reporting scenario, particularly in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BPC (Business Planning and Consolidation). The error message typically means that the system is unable to calculate a specific cell (identified by &1) because the granularity of the data (identified by &2) does not match the expected granularity for that calculation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Granularity Mismatch: The cell you are trying to calculate requires data at a different level of granularity than what is available. For example, if you are trying to calculate a value at a monthly level but the data is only available at a yearly level, this error may occur.
  Missing Data: The required data for the specific granularity may not be available in the data source.
  Incorrect Aggregation: The aggregation settings or the way the data is structured may