How To Fix J2695 - &4 Field &1 does not belong to the category 'base key figure'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J2 - Message Class for Development Class JBT

• Message number: 695

• Message text: &4 Field &1 does not belong to the category 'base key figure'

What causes this issue?

The specified field &V1& does not belong to the category 'basic key
figure'.

System Response

This field cannot be accepted for the update to Profit Center
Accounting.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J2695 - &4 Field &1 does not belong to the category 'base key figure' ?

  The SAP error message J2695, which states that "Field &1 does not belong to the category 'base key figure'," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP Analytics when working with key figures in queries or data models. This error indicates that the field you are trying to use is not recognized as a base key figure, which is essential for certain calculations or aggregations in your data model.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Field Usage: The field you are trying to use may not be defined as a base key figure in the InfoObject or data model.
  Data Model Configuration: The data model or InfoProvider may not be correctly configured to include the field as a base key figure.
  Field Type Mismatch: The field may not be of the correct data type or may not meet the criteria to be classified as a base key figure.
  Query Design Issues: If you are designing