How To Fix RSL_UTILITIES017 - All key figures must be in the columns

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSL_UTILITIES - Messages in Utilities Package

• Message number: 017

• Message text: All key figures must be in the columns

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSL_UTILITIES017 - All key figures must be in the columns ?

  The SAP error message RSL_UTILITIES017 indicates that there is an issue with the layout of your data in a report or query, specifically that all key figures must be placed in the columns of the report. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) when you are trying to execute a query or report that requires a specific arrangement of data.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the key figures (numerical data points that you want to analyze) are not correctly positioned in the columns of the report. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Query Design: The query may have been designed in a way that does not conform to the requirement of having all key figures in the columns.
  Data Source Issues: The data source may not be set up correctly, leading to the misplacement of key figures.
  User Input Error: The user may have inadvertently