How To Fix REMPT059 - This function is not possible for the selected column

REMPT059 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: REMPT - Message Class for REM Planning Table (Rel. 99)

• Message number: 059

• Message text: This function is not possible for the selected column

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message REMPT059 - This function is not possible for the selected column ?

  The SAP error message REMPT059 ("This function is not possible for the selected column") typically occurs in the context of SAP's reporting or planning tools, such as SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) or SAP Analytics Cloud. This error indicates that the operation you are trying to perform is not applicable to the specific column or data type you have selected.
  Causes:
  
  Incompatible Data Type: The column you are trying to manipulate may contain data types that do not support the function you are attempting to use (e.g., trying to perform a mathematical operation on a text column).
  Column Restrictions: Certain columns may have restrictions based on their configuration or the context in which they are being used (e.g., calculated columns, read-only columns).
  Incorrect Selection: You may have selected a column that is not intended for the operation you are trying to perform, such as trying to aggregate data in a non-aggregatable column.
  Missing Authorizations: