How To Fix R7B661 - Key figure &1 cannot be used in &2 (InfoObject)

R7B661 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 661

• Message text: Key figure &1 cannot be used in &2 (InfoObject)

What causes this issue?

Key figure &V1& has the aggregation value "No aggregation (X, if more
than one value occurs)".

System Response

Key figures with this aggregation cannot be included in InfoObjects if
they are flagged as InfoProviders (master data providers).

How to fix this error?

Change the aggregation of key figure &V1& or remove the InfoProvider
flag for characteristic &V2&. To do this, remove the InfoArea assignment
of characteristic &V2&.

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 R7B661 - Key figure &1 cannot be used in &2 (InfoObject) ?

  The SAP error message R7B661 indicates that a specific key figure cannot be used in a particular context, typically within a query or an InfoObject. This error often arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when working with queries, InfoProviders, or data models.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Incompatible Key Figure: The key figure you are trying to use may not be compatible with the InfoObject or the context in which you are trying to use it. For example, certain key figures may only be valid for specific types of InfoProviders or queries.
  
  
  Aggregation Issues: The key figure may not be aggregatable in the context of the InfoObject you are using. This can happen if the key figure is defined in a way that does not allow it to be summarized or aggregated.
  
  
  Data Type Mismatch: There may be a mismatch in data