How To Fix RSRTS_CDS145 - Annotated formula for &1: &2 cannot be used (must be based on measure)

RSRTS_CDS145 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSRTS_CDS - Messages Transient CDS Queries

• Message number: 145

• Message text: Annotated formula for &1: &2 cannot be used (must be based on measure)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSRTS_CDS145 - Annotated formula for &1: &2 cannot be used (must be based on measure) ?

  The SAP error message RSRTS_CDS145 indicates that there is an issue with the use of an annotated formula in a Core Data Services (CDS) view or a calculation view in SAP BW/4HANA or SAP HANA. Specifically, the error states that the annotated formula cannot be used because it must be based on a measure.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when:
  
  Incorrect Formula Definition: The formula you are trying to use is not defined correctly. It may not be based on a measure, which is a requirement for certain types of calculations in SAP BW/4HANA or SAP HANA.
  Data Model Issues: The underlying data model may not have the necessary measures defined, or the formula is referencing fields that are not measures.
  Aggregation Issues: The formula may be attempting to perform an aggregation on a non-measure field, which is not allowed.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSRTS_CDS145 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Formula Definition:
  
  Ensure that the