How To Fix RSL_UI252 - Key Figure '&1' could not be updated

RSL_UI252 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSL_UI -

• Message number: 252

• Message text: Key Figure '&1' could not be updated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSL_UI252 - Key Figure '&1' could not be updated ?

  The SAP error message RSL_UI252, which states that "Key Figure '&1' could not be updated," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP Analytics Cloud when there is an issue with updating a key figure in a data model or report. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Data Model Issues: The key figure may not be properly defined in the data model or may be missing from the data source.
  Data Type Mismatch: There could be a mismatch between the data type of the key figure in the source and the target.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to update the key figure.
  Data Locking: The key figure might be locked due to ongoing processes or transactions that are preventing updates.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the key figure from being updated.
  Technical Issues: There