How To Fix RS_B4HANA_RC012 - Object has data type "DATE"/ "TIME" with aggregation "SUM".

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS_B4HANA_RC -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Object has data type "DATE"/ "TIME" with aggregation "SUM".

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS_B4HANA_RC012 - Object has data type "DATE"/ "TIME" with aggregation "SUM". ?

  The SAP error message RS_B4HANA_RC012 indicates that there is an issue with the data type of a field being used in a calculation or aggregation within a report or query in SAP BW/4HANA. Specifically, it points out that an object has a data type of "DATE" or "TIME" and is being aggregated using the "SUM" function, which is not valid for these data types.
  Cause:
  
  Inappropriate Aggregation: The SUM aggregation function is not applicable to DATE or TIME data types. Aggregating dates or times using SUM does not make logical sense, as you cannot sum dates or times in the same way you would sum numerical values.
  Modeling Error: There may be a modeling error in the InfoObject or the query where a DATE or TIME field is incorrectly set up to be aggregated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Change Aggregation Method: 
  
  If you need to perform calculations on DATE or TIME fields, consider using other functions that are appropriate for these data types, such as MIN, MAX, or COUNT.
  If you need to calculate durations or differences between dates, you may need to create a calculated field that converts the DATE or TIME into a numerical format (e.g., converting to a timestamp) before performing the aggregation.
  
  
  
  Review Query Design:
  
  Go to the query designer and check the aggregation settings for the fields in question. Ensure that DATE and TIME fields are not set to use SUM.
  If necessary, remove the aggregation from the DATE or TIME fields or replace them with appropriate fields that can be summed.
  
  
  
  Data Modeling Adjustments:
  
  If the issue arises from the data model, consider revising the InfoObject definitions to ensure that DATE and TIME fields are not set to be aggregated inappropriately.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on data types and aggregation functions in SAP BW/4HANA.
  Query Designer: Familiarize yourself with the Query Designer tool in SAP BW/4HANA to understand how to set up aggregations correctly.
  Best Practices: Follow best practices for data modeling in SAP BW/4HANA, ensuring that data types are used appropriately and that aggregations are logical and meaningful.
  
  By addressing the aggregation method and ensuring that the data types are used correctly, you should be able to resolve the RS_B4HANA_RC012 error.