How To Fix R7B182 - Key figure &1 cannot be used as a navigation attribute

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7B - BW Metadata (InfoCube, InfoObject, InfoObject catalog)

• Message number: 182

• Message text: Key figure &1 cannot be used as a navigation attribute

What causes this issue?

You are trying to use a key figure as a navigation attribute. This is
not supported.

System Response

You cannot activate the characteristic unless you make all key figures
display attributes.

How to fix this error?

Switch all key figures which you have enabled as navigation attributes
to display attributes.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7B182 - Key figure &1 cannot be used as a navigation attribute ?

  The SAP error message R7B182 indicates that a specific key figure cannot be used as a navigation attribute in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA. This typically occurs when you are trying to use a key figure in a way that is not supported by the system, particularly in queries or reports where navigation attributes are expected.
  
  Cause:
  
  Key Figure Definition: The key figure you are trying to use may not be defined as a navigation attribute in the InfoObject settings. Navigation attributes are typically characteristics that can be used to filter or drill down data in reports.
  Data Type Mismatch: The key figure may have a data type that is incompatible with navigation attributes. For example, key figures are usually numeric, while navigation attributes are typically characteristics (textual or categorical).
  Modeling Issues: There may be issues in the data model or the way the InfoObjects are linked, which prevents