How To Fix RSO_RES_CONVMSGS046 - InfoObject &1 is not of type key figure.

RSO_RES_CONVMSGS046 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSO_RES_CONVMSGS - Messages directly related to the conversion types

• Message number: 046

• Message text: InfoObject &1 is not of type key figure.

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RSO_RES_CONVMSGS046 - Details

• The SAP error message RSO_RES_CONVMSGS046 indicates that there is an issue with the InfoObject being used in a query or report. Specifically, it states that the InfoObject referenced (denoted by &1) is not of the type "key figure." This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when you are trying to use an InfoObject that is expected to be a key figure but is not defined as such.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect InfoObject Type: The InfoObject you are trying to use is defined as a characteristic rather than a key figure. Key figures are numerical values that can be aggregated (e.g., sales amounts, quantities), while characteristics are descriptive attributes (e.g., customer names, product categories).
  Query Design Issues: The query or report may be incorrectly designed, where a characteristic is mistakenly placed in a context that expects a key figure.
  Data Model Issues: There may be issues in the