How To Fix R7508 - Ref. characteristic &1 is not allowed for exception aggregation &2

R7508 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 508

• Message text: Ref. characteristic &1 is not allowed for exception aggregation &2

What causes this issue?

The exception aggregations 'AV1' or 'AV2', weighted according to days or
working days of the factory calendar, can only be calculated for
(complete) time characteristics (for example, 0FISCPPER, 0CALMONTH) or a
characteristic of type #date#.
With a characteristic of type #date#, AV1 agrees with exception
aggregation AVG.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Enter a correct reference characteristic for &V3&. If this message
appears when you are checking or executing a query, check the calculated
key figure&V3&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7508 - Ref. characteristic &1 is not allowed for exception aggregation &2 ?

  The SAP error message R7508, which states "Ref. characteristic &1 is not allowed for exception aggregation &2," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when working with queries or data models that involve exception aggregation.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when you attempt to use a reference characteristic in a context where it is not permitted for exception aggregation. Exception aggregation is a feature that allows you to define how certain values should be aggregated differently from standard aggregation methods. However, not all characteristics can be used in this context, and the error indicates that the specific reference characteristic you are trying to use is not compatible with the specified exception aggregation.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Characteristics: Review the characteristics involved in your query or data model. Ensure that the reference characteristic you are using is allowed for the type of