How To Fix GR247 - The key figure &1 cannot be deactivated.

GR247 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GR - Report Writer

• Message number: 247

• Message text: The key figure &1 cannot be deactivated.

What causes this issue?

The key figure &v2& contains the basic key figure &v1& and is activated
for use in Report Painter.

System Response

To avoid data inconsistencies, you cannot deactivate the basic key
figure &v1&.

How to fix this error?

If you do not want to use the basic key figure &v1& in Report Writer,
first deactivate key figure &v2& and then the basic key figure &v1&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GR247 - The key figure &1 cannot be deactivated. ?

  The SAP error message GR247, which states "The key figure &1 cannot be deactivated," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP Analytics when you are trying to deactivate a key figure in a data model or InfoProvider. This error indicates that the key figure you are attempting to deactivate is currently in use or has dependencies that prevent it from being deactivated.
  Causes:
  
  Active Usage: The key figure is actively being used in queries, reports, or other data models.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies on the key figure from other objects, such as calculated key figures, restricted key figures, or aggregations.
  Data Model Constraints: The key figure might be part of a data model that has constraints preventing its deactivation.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations to make changes to the data model or InfoProvider.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Usage: Review where the key figure is being used. This includes checking queries, reports, and