How To Fix RSAU196 - Data field & is not a key figure so ADD is not permitted

RSAU196 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAU - Update rules

• Message number: 196

• Message text: Data field & is not a key figure so ADD is not permitted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAU196 - Data field & is not a key figure so ADD is not permitted ?

  The SAP error message RSAU196 indicates that you are trying to perform an operation (like adding) on a data field that is not defined as a key figure in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence). Key figures are typically numeric values that can be aggregated, while characteristics are descriptive attributes that cannot be aggregated in the same way.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Type: The field you are trying to add is not defined as a key figure in the InfoObject or InfoProvider. Key figures are usually numeric and can be summed, averaged, etc., while characteristics are typically text or categorical data.
  Incorrect Query Design: The query or report you are designing may be incorrectly set up, attempting to perform operations on non-key figure fields.
  Data Model Issues: There may be issues with the data model where the field is not properly classified or is being used inappropriately in the context