How To Fix BWOM2013 - A totals row (&2) cannot refer to a cost element group ->

BWOM2013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BWOM2 - BW CO-OM: Delta Method For Data Extraction

• Message number: 013

• Message text: A totals row (&2) cannot refer to a cost element group ->

What causes this issue?

In report row hierarchy &V3&, the report row &V1& references to totals
row &V2&. Row &V2& is thus a totals row.
However, a totals row is not allowed to link to a cost element group.
However, a link is made to a cost element group in row &V2&.
For this reason, row &V2& must not be referenced from row &V1& as a
totals row.

How to fix this error?

Use transaction BWOM01 to make corrections in Customizing for the
report row hierarchy &V3&.
In report row &V1&, reference to a different totals row, or make sure
that no cost element group or sender/receiver indicator is set in the
totals row &V2&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BWOM2013 - A totals row (&2) cannot refer to a cost element group -> ?

  The SAP error message BWOM2013 indicates that there is an issue with a totals row in a report or query that is trying to reference a cost element group, which is not allowed in the context of the operation you are performing. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP CO (Controlling) when working with queries or reports that involve cost elements.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Reference: The totals row is attempting to aggregate or summarize data based on a cost element group, which is not supported in the current configuration or context.
  
  Configuration Issues: The query or report may not be properly configured to handle cost element groups, or the data model may not support such references.
  Data Model Limitations: The underlying data model may not allow for the aggregation of data in the way that the totals row is attempting to do.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Query Configuration: Review the configuration of