How To Fix DU602 - Key areas must encompass multiple cells of a row or column &

DU602 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 602

• Message text: Key areas must encompass multiple cells of a row or column &

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DU602 - Details

• The SAP error message DU602 ("Key areas must encompass multiple cells of a row or column") typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) or SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) when you are trying to define key areas in a report or a planning model. This error indicates that the key areas you are trying to define do not meet the requirement of encompassing multiple cells in either a row or a column.
  
  Cause:
  
  Single Cell Selection: The key area you are trying to define is based on a single cell rather than a range of cells. Key areas are expected to cover multiple cells to provide meaningful data aggregation or analysis.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the report or planning model may not be set up correctly, leading to this error when trying to define key areas.
  Data Model Limitations: The underlying data model may have restrictions that prevent the