How To Fix RSR_PE061 - InfoProvider &1 contains virtual char. or key figure; cannot run in PAK

RSR_PE061 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSR_PE - TREX Planning Engine

• Message number: 061

• Message text: InfoProvider &1 contains virtual char. or key figure; cannot run in PAK

What causes this issue?

InfoProvider <(>&<)>1 contains virtual key figure or characteristic
<(>&<)>2.

System Response

As described in SAP Note 1637199, this key figure makes the whole
scenario run using classic IP-based planning, rather than as SAP
HANA-optimized with PAK. The performance of planning actions like
executing sequences is the same as in classic BW-IP.

How to fix this error?

To be able to run the scenario as SAP HANA-optimized, you first have to
remove InfoObject <(>&<)>2 from your planning-enabled InfoProvider.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSR_PE061 - InfoProvider &1 contains virtual char. or key figure; cannot run in PAK ?

  The SAP error message RSR_PE061 indicates that the InfoProvider you are trying to use contains virtual characteristics or key figures, which prevents it from being executed in the context of the Process Chain (PAK - Process Chain). This is a common issue when working with SAP BW (Business Warehouse) and can arise during data extraction or reporting processes.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  Virtual Characteristics/Key Figures: The InfoProvider (like a MultiProvider or InfoCube) includes virtual characteristics or key figures that are not physically stored in the database. These are typically calculated at runtime and cannot be processed in certain contexts, such as in a Process Chain.
  Process Chain Limitations: The Process Chain framework has limitations regarding the types of InfoProviders that can be used, particularly when it comes to virtual elements.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following approaches:
  
  
  Remove Virtual Characteristics/Key Figures:
  
  If possible, modify the InfoProvider to remove the virtual characteristics or key