How To Fix UPB_CW503 - Only one key figure is activated in the data model

UPB_CW503 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPB_CW - Cost Center Wizard

• Message number: 503

• Message text: Only one key figure is activated in the data model

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPB_CW503 - Only one key figure is activated in the data model ?

  The SAP error message UPB_CW503, which states "Only one key figure is activated in the data model," typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) or SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) when working with data models that involve key figures.
  
  Cause:
  This error indicates that the data model you are working with has only one key figure activated. In many scenarios, especially in planning and reporting, having multiple key figures is essential for performing calculations, comparisons, and analyses. The system expects at least two key figures to be activated for certain operations or functionalities to work correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Data Model Configuration:
  
  Go to the data model configuration in your SAP BPC or SAC environment.
  Verify the key figures that are activated in the model. You may find that only one key figure is currently active.
  
  
  
  Activate Additional Key Figures:
  
  If you find that only