How To Fix SIC_NORM_ENGINE025 - Existing normalization type added to a variable

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SIC_NORM_ENGINE - Messages from normalization engine

• Message number: 025

• Message text: Existing normalization type added to a variable

What causes this issue?

Basic rule &V2& (rule type &V1&, call number &V3&) creates data in
variable &V4& for a normalization type for which data already exists in
this variable.
This is not allowed.

System Response

The attribute normalizing rule is inconsistent and cannot be executed.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Correct the attribute normalizing rule.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SIC_NORM_ENGINE025 - Existing normalization type added to a variable ?

  The SAP error message SIC_NORM_ENGINE025 indicates that there is an issue with the normalization type that has been assigned to a variable in your SAP system. Specifically, it means that an existing normalization type has been added to a variable, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when you are trying to assign a normalization type to a variable that already has a normalization type defined. The normalization types are used to standardize data for analysis, and each variable can only have one normalization type associated with it.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Normalization Types:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction or area in SAP where you manage your variables (e.g., RSA1 for InfoObjects, or the relevant modeling tools).
  Identify the variable that is causing the error and check its current normalization type.
  
  
  
  Modify or Remove the Normalization Type:
  
  If