How To Fix UMC051 - The selected value fields use different measures

UMC051 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UMC - General Messages

• Message number: 051

• Message text: The selected value fields use different measures

What causes this issue?

The selected value fields use different measures.

System Response

The measure tree is not displayed.

How to fix this error?

Select value fields that use the same measure and only differ in their
selection conditions.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

UMC051 - Details

• The SAP error message UMC051, which states "The selected value fields use different measures," typically occurs in the context of reporting or data analysis within SAP systems, particularly when working with SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP Analytics Cloud. This error indicates that the value fields you are trying to analyze or report on are based on different measures, which can lead to inconsistencies in the data representation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Different Measure Types: The selected value fields may be based on different types of measures (e.g., quantity, amount, percentage) that cannot be aggregated together.
  Inconsistent Data Sources: The fields may originate from different data sources or InfoProviders that have different definitions or contexts for the measures.
  Aggregation Issues: The system may not be able to aggregate the data correctly because the measures do not align in terms of their characteristics or definitions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Measure Definitions: Review the definitions of the value fields you are trying to