How To Fix /IBX/PE_AGGREGATION012 - Processing function &1 not permitted for key figures

/IBX/PE_AGGREGATION012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IBX/PE_AGGREGATION -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Processing function &1 not permitted for key figures

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IBX/PE_AGGREGATION012 - Processing function &1 not permitted for key figures ?

  The SAP error message /IBX/PE_AGGREGATION012 Processing function &1 not permitted for key figures typically occurs in the context of SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) or SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is an attempt to apply a processing function (like aggregation, calculation, etc.) to a key figure that does not support that function.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible Processing Function: The processing function you are trying to use (indicated by &1 in the error message) is not allowed for the specific key figure you are working with. This could be due to the nature of the key figure (e.g., it might be a non-aggregatable key figure).
  Key Figure Settings: The key figure may have specific settings that restrict certain operations. For example, it might be defined as a "text" or "attribute" rather than a numeric value.
  Data Model Issues: There may be issues with the data model or the way the key figures are defined in the InfoProvider