How To Fix DBMAN277 - Function can only be executed for InfoCubes with non-cumulatives

DBMAN277 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DBMAN - Data Manager Message Class

• Message number: 277

• Message text: Function can only be executed for InfoCubes with non-cumulatives

What causes this issue?

The InfoCube you specified is not an InfoCube with non-cumulative
key figures.
It is possible to maintain the validity slice only for non-cumulative
cubes.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DBMAN277 - Function can only be executed for InfoCubes with non-cumulatives ?

  The SAP error message DBMAN277 indicates that a certain function or operation is being attempted on an InfoCube that is not compatible with the requirements of the operation. Specifically, this error occurs when you try to execute a function that is only applicable to InfoCubes that contain non-cumulative data.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the operation you are trying to perform (such as a data load, aggregation, or reporting function) is designed to work only with InfoCubes that store non-cumulative data. Cumulative data refers to data that accumulates over time, such as balances, while non-cumulative data refers to data that is measured at specific points in time, such as daily sales figures.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DBMAN277 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check InfoCube Configuration: Verify the configuration of the InfoCube you are working with. Ensure that it is set up to handle non-cumulative data if that is the intended use