How To Fix DU059 - Key figure formula has not been defined correctly

DU059 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DU - Data transfer to SAP-EIS

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Key figure formula has not been defined correctly

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DU059 - Details

• The SAP error message DU059, which states "Key figure formula has not been defined correctly," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when there is an issue with the definition of a key figure formula in a query or InfoProvider. This error can arise due to various reasons, including syntax errors, incorrect references, or logical issues in the formula.
  Causes of DU059 Error
  
  
  Syntax Errors: The formula may contain syntax errors, such as missing operators, incorrect function names, or misplaced parentheses.
  
  
  Invalid Key Figure References: The formula might reference key figures that do not exist or are not available in the context of the query.
  
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The formula may involve operations between incompatible data types (e.g., trying to perform arithmetic on a string).
  
  
  Logical Errors: The logic of the formula may not make sense, such as dividing by zero or referencing a key figure that is not