How To Fix FTI_LDB_MESSAGE009 - Select at least one key figure in the report

FTI_LDB_MESSAGE009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTI_LDB_MESSAGE - Messages for TR OLTP Reporting Using Logical Databases

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Select at least one key figure in the report

What causes this issue?

The selection strategy of the logical database used by this report is
not suitable for pure master data or attribute reporting.

How to fix this error?

Select at least one key figure. Key figures are fields containing
values that can be measured, such as amounts (field with currency
reference), quantities (units), or numbers (for example, duration).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FTI_LDB_MESSAGE009 - Details

• The SAP error message FTI_LDB_MESSAGE009 ("Select at least one key figure in the report") typically occurs in the context of SAP reporting, particularly when using the SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP BusinessObjects. This error indicates that the report you are trying to execute does not have any key figures selected, which are essential for generating meaningful data output.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Key Figures Selected: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not selected any key figures in the report layout or query.
  Query Design Issues: The query might be designed in such a way that it does not include any key figures, or the key figures may have been inadvertently removed.
  User Permissions: In some cases, user permissions may restrict access to certain key figures, leading to the inability to select them.
  Data Source Issues: The data source may not contain any key figures due to configuration or data loading