How To Fix RSL_UI177 - Key figures can only be selected for Standard type queries

RSL_UI177 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSL_UI -

• Message number: 177

• Message text: Key figures can only be selected for Standard type queries

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSL_UI177 - Key figures can only be selected for Standard type queries ?

  The SAP error message RSL_UI177 indicates that you are trying to select key figures in a query that is not of the standard type. This typically occurs in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP Analytics Cloud when working with queries in the Query Designer or when executing queries that involve key figures.
  
  Cause:
  
  Query Type: The query you are working with is not a standard query. In SAP BW, queries can be of different types, such as "Standard," "Restricted," or "Calculated." Key figures can only be selected in standard queries.
  Query Definition: The query may have been defined incorrectly, or it may be using a non-standard data source that does not support key figures.
  Data Source Issues: The underlying InfoProvider or data source may not be set up to handle key figures properly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Query Type: Ensure that the query you are working with is a standard query. You can do this by checking the