How To Fix RSO_RES_QMSGS254 - Query cannot be used in formula mode. Check definition. &1

RSO_RES_QMSGS254 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSO_RES_QMSGS - Messages directly related to Query Designer.

• Message number: 254

• Message text: Query cannot be used in formula mode. Check definition. &1

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RSO_RES_QMSGS254 - Details

• The SAP error message RSO_RES_QMSGS254 indicates that a query cannot be used in formula mode due to issues with its definition. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when working with queries in BEx (Business Explorer) Analyzer or similar tools.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Query Definition Issues: The query may not be properly defined for use in formula mode. This can happen if:
  
  The query contains certain characteristics or key figures that are not compatible with formula mode.
  The query is based on a data source that does not support the required calculations.
  There are restrictions on the use of certain fields or aggregations in the query.
  
  
  
  Query Type: The query might be of a type that does not support formula calculations, such as a query that is based on a multi-provider or a query that uses certain types of variables.
  
  
  Technical Settings: The technical settings of the query might not