How To Fix /ISDFPS/FORCER052 - Selected column cannot be changed by muliplying

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/FORCER -

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Selected column cannot be changed by muliplying

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/FORCER052 - Selected column cannot be changed by muliplying ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/FORCER052 Selected column cannot be changed by multiplying typically occurs in the context of SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP S/4HANA when working with planning views or data manipulation. This error indicates that there is an attempt to modify a column in a way that is not allowed, specifically by multiplying its values.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Data Type Restrictions: The column you are trying to modify may have a data type that does not support multiplication. For example, if the column is defined as a text or categorical data type, you cannot perform arithmetic operations on it.
  
  
  Column Configuration: The column may be configured in a way that prohibits changes through multiplication. This could be due to settings in the planning view or the underlying data model.
  
  
  Locked or Read-Only Columns: The column might be locked or set to read-only in the context of the current operation, preventing any modifications.
  
  
  Business Logic