How To Fix /INCMD/MSG292 - Combination of basic member types 'Group' and 'None' is not possible

/INCMD/MSG292 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /INCMD/MSG -

• Message number: 292

• Message text: Combination of basic member types 'Group' and 'None' is not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /INCMD/MSG292 - Combination of basic member types 'Group' and 'None' is not possible ?

  The SAP error message /INCMD/MSG292 indicates that there is an issue with the combination of basic member types in a certain context, specifically when trying to combine a member of type 'Group' with a member of type 'None'. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) or similar applications where dimensions and members are defined.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Incompatible Member Types: The error occurs when you attempt to perform an operation (like a calculation, aggregation, or data entry) that involves a member of type 'Group' and a member of type 'None'. In SAP BPC, 'Group' members are typically used to aggregate data, while 'None' members do not have any aggregation properties.
  
  
  Dimension Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the dimension settings where the member types are not properly defined or aligned.
  
  
  Data Entry or Calculation Logic: The logic used in data entry forms or calculations may be incorrectly set