How To Fix RSRTS_CDS046 - Calc. measure, pos. &2: Invalid default agg. &1 - only #FORMULA allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSRTS_CDS - Messages Transient CDS Queries

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Calc. measure, pos. &2: Invalid default agg. &1 - only #FORMULA allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSRTS_CDS046 - Calc. measure, pos. &2: Invalid default agg. &1 - only #FORMULA allowed ?

  The SAP error message RSRTS_CDS046 typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when working with Calculation Views or Composite Providers. This error indicates that there is an issue with the aggregation type of a calculated measure in your data model.
  Cause:
  The error message "Calc. measure, pos. &2: Invalid default agg. &1 - only #FORMULA allowed" suggests that the default aggregation type specified for a calculated measure is not valid. Specifically, it indicates that the aggregation type must be set to #FORMULA, which means that the measure is expected to be calculated using a formula rather than a standard aggregation method (like SUM, AVG, etc.).
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Calculation View or Composite Provider:
  
  Open the Calculation View or Composite Provider where the error is occurring.
  Locate the calculated measure that is causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Review the Aggregation Type:
  
  Ensure that the aggregation type for the calculated measure is set to #FORMULA.
  If it is set to a different aggregation type (like SUM, COUNT, etc.), change it to #FORMULA.
  
  
  
  Define the Formula:
  
  If you have set the aggregation type to #FORMULA, ensure that you have defined a valid formula for the calculated measure.
  The formula should be correctly defined to perform the necessary calculations.
  
  
  
  Validate the Model:
  
  After making changes, validate the Calculation View or Composite Provider to ensure there are no other errors.
  Activate the model if necessary.
  
  
  
  Test the Query:
  
  Run the query or report that uses the Calculation View or Composite Provider to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on Calculation Views, Composite Providers, and aggregation types.
  SAP Community: You can search for similar issues on the SAP Community forums, where other users may have encountered and resolved the same error.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider using debugging tools available in SAP BW or HANA to trace the source of the error more effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSRTS_CDS046 error and ensure that your calculated measures are correctly configured.