How To Fix UCM0050 - Key figure &1 may not be selected; change the selection

UCM0050 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCM0 - Messages for Data Basis, Cons Area, ...

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Key figure &1 may not be selected; change the selection

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCM0050 - Key figure &1 may not be selected; change the selection ?

  The SAP error message UCM0050 indicates that a specific key figure cannot be selected in the context of a query or report. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when working with queries in the Query Designer or when executing reports.
  
  Cause:
  The error message UCM0050 can occur due to several reasons:
  
  
  Key Figure Restrictions: The key figure you are trying to select may have restrictions based on the context of the query. For example, it may not be compatible with the other key figures or characteristics in the query.
  
  
  Aggregation Issues: The key figure may not be aggregatable with the other selected key figures, leading to conflicts in the data model.
  
  
  Data Source Limitations: The data source (InfoProvider) may not support the selected key figure due to its configuration or the type of data it contains.
  
  
  Query Design Issues: There may be issues in the design of