How To Fix R7531 - Non-cumulative value &1: Aggregation reference char. &2 is not time char.

R7531 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 531

• Message text: Non-cumulative value &1: Aggregation reference char. &2 is not time char.

What causes this issue?

Key figure &V1& is a non-cumulative value, but &V2& is not a time
characteristic.

System Response

The aggregation characteristic must be a time characteristic.

How to fix this error?

Choose a time characteristic as the aggregation characteristic or
define the key figure &V1& as a cumulative value.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7531 - Non-cumulative value &1: Aggregation reference char. &2 is not time char. ?

  The SAP error message R7531 indicates that there is an issue with the aggregation of non-cumulative values in a report or query. Specifically, it states that the aggregation reference characteristic is not a time characteristic, which is required for the aggregation of non-cumulative values.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Cumulative Values: Non-cumulative values are typically used for metrics that do not accumulate over time, such as inventory levels or balances at a specific point in time.
  Aggregation Reference Characteristic: The error suggests that the characteristic you are trying to use for aggregation is not defined as a time characteristic in the data model. In SAP BW (Business Warehouse), time characteristics are essential for aggregating non-cumulative values correctly.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the InfoObject or the query may not be set up correctly, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Aggregation Reference: Ensure that the characteristic you are using for aggregation is indeed a time characteristic. This can be done