How To Fix R7505 - Key figure &1 is of type &2: Standard aggregation was set to &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 505

• Message text: Key figure &1 is of type &2: Standard aggregation was set to &3

What causes this issue?

Key figure &V1& has key figure type &V2&. For key figures of type TIM
(time) and DAT (date) only the following standard aggregations are
permitted:
MAX: Maximum
MIN: Minimum
NO1: No aggregation (X, if more than one record occurs)
NO2: No aggregation (X, if more than one value occurs)
NOP: No aggregation (X, if more than one value not = 0 occurs)

System Response

The standard aggregations were set to &V3&.

How to fix this error?

If this message appears when you are checking or executing a query,
check calculated key figure &V1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7505 - Key figure &1 is of type &2: Standard aggregation was set to &3 ?

  The SAP error message R7505 indicates an issue related to the configuration of key figures in a data model, particularly in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA. This error typically arises when there is a mismatch between the expected aggregation type for a key figure and the actual data type defined for that key figure.
  Cause:
  
  Key Figure Type Mismatch: The key figure in question is defined with a specific data type (e.g., "Quantity", "Amount", "Text"), and the standard aggregation method set for that key figure is not compatible with its data type.
  Aggregation Settings: The standard aggregation method (e.g., SUM, AVERAGE, COUNT) is not appropriate for the key figure's data type. For instance, you cannot sum text values or apply average calculations to non-numeric data types.
  Model Configuration: The data model or InfoObject configuration may have been incorrectly set up, leading to this inconsistency.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Key Figure Definition: Review the definition of the key figure in the InfoObject or data model. Ensure that the data type is appropriate for the intended aggregation method.
  Adjust Aggregation Method: If the key figure is of a type that does not support the current aggregation method, change the aggregation method to one that is compatible with the data type. For example, if the key figure is a text type, you might want to change the aggregation to "COUNT" or "DISTINCT COUNT" instead of "SUM".
  Reconfigure the Data Model: If necessary, reconfigure the data model or InfoProvider to ensure that all key figures are correctly defined and that their aggregation methods align with their data types.
  Test Changes: After making adjustments, test the changes to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the data is being aggregated correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for detailed information on key figure types and aggregation methods.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to access and modify InfoObjects and data models.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider using debugging tools within SAP to trace the error and identify the root cause.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the R7505 error and ensure that your key figures are correctly configured for aggregation in your SAP environment.