How To Fix RSFBP312 - Field &1: Association to key figure &2 requires "direct usage" property

RSFBP312 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSFBP - Open ODS Layer Object

• Message number: 312

• Message text: Field &1: Association to key figure &2 requires "direct usage" property

What causes this issue?

Key figure &V2& references another key figure. This is true for
non-cumulative key figures, stock coverage key figures, key figures with
intercompany elimination or other referencing key figures.
The "Direct Usage for Reporting" setting should be selected for these
kinds of key figures.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSFBP312 - Field &1: Association to key figure &2 requires "direct usage" property ?

  The SAP error message RSFBP312 indicates that there is an issue with the association of a key figure in a query or a data model. Specifically, it states that the field (denoted as &1) is associated with a key figure (denoted as &2) that requires the "direct usage" property to be set.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when you are trying to use a key figure in a way that is not allowed due to its configuration. The "direct usage" property is a setting that allows a key figure to be used directly in queries or calculations. If this property is not set, the system will not allow the association, leading to the error message.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Key Figure Properties:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance for the key figure in question (key figure &2).
  Check the properties