How To Fix RSAU278 - The numbering of the copied key figures was adjusted

RSAU278 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAU - Update rules

• Message number: 278

• Message text: The numbering of the copied key figures was adjusted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAU278 - The numbering of the copied key figures was adjusted ?

  The SAP error message RSAU278, which states "The numbering of the copied key figures was adjusted," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when you are working with key figures in a query or InfoProvider. This message is not necessarily an error but rather an informational message indicating that the system has automatically adjusted the numbering of key figures after a copy operation.
  
  Cause:
  The message is triggered when you copy key figures from one InfoProvider or query to another. During this process, SAP BW may need to renumber the key figures to ensure that they are unique and do not conflict with existing key figures in the target InfoProvider or query. This adjustment is a part of the system's internal logic to maintain data integrity and consistency.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review the Key Figures: After the copy operation, review the key figures in the target InfoProvider or query to ensure that they