How To Fix ESH_QL_MSG063 - Measure cannot be based on dimension itself

ESH_QL_MSG063 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_QL_MSG - ESH Query Logging

• Message number: 063

• Message text: Measure cannot be based on dimension itself

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_QL_MSG063 - Measure cannot be based on dimension itself ?

  The SAP error message ESH_QL_MSG063 indicates that there is an issue with the definition of a measure in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) or SAP HANA. Specifically, this error occurs when a measure is incorrectly defined to be based on the same dimension it is supposed to measure. This creates a circular reference, which is not allowed in the data model.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the measure you are trying to create or use is referencing the same dimension that it is defined on. For example, if you have a measure that calculates the sum of sales and you try to define it based on the sales dimension itself, it leads to a logical inconsistency.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to modify the measure definition so that it does not reference the same dimension. Here are some steps you can take:
  
  
  Review Measure Definition: