Message type: E = Error
Message class: K9 - CO Planning Processor
Message number: 174
Message text: Attribute "&" refers to several columns
You defined attribute '&V1&' in column &V2&. This attribute refers to
several data columns.
If you enter a value for this attribute at runtime, several data cells
are calculated again.
This may cause unwanted side effects.
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
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K9174
- Attribute "&" refers to several columns ?The SAP error message K9174, which states "Attribute '&' refers to several columns," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when there is an issue with the definition of attributes in a data model, such as an InfoObject or a characteristic.
Cause: This error arises when an attribute is defined in a way that it points to multiple columns in the underlying database or data source. In SAP BW, attributes are used to provide additional information about a characteristic, and each attribute should ideally map to a single column. If the system detects that an attribute is ambiguous and refers to multiple columns, it raises this error.
Solution: To resolve the K9174 error, you can follow these steps: Check Attribute Definitions: Go to the InfoObject or characteristic definition in the SAP BW modeling environment. Review the attributes associated with the characteristic and ensure that each attribute is mapped to a single
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