How To Fix WXP012 - Errors occurred in the key figure formula type "during selection"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Errors occurred in the key figure formula type "during selection"

What causes this issue?

In this planning layout, key figures are used whose values are
calculated using key figure formulas.
Errors occurred in these calculations. Verify which key figures are
proving to be problematic.
To do this, use the "Check key figure formulas..." under "Extras".

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXP012 - Errors occurred in the key figure formula type "during selection" ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WXP012: Errors occurred in the key figure formula type "during selection"
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when there is a problem with the key figure formula defined in a query or a calculation view, specifically during the selection phase of the query execution.
  Key figure formulas in SAP BW can be defined to calculate values dynamically. These formulas can be executed at different phases:
  
  During selection (data retrieval phase)
  During aggregation
  During display
  
  If the formula contains syntax errors, references to invalid or non-existing objects, or incompatible operations that cannot be processed during the selection phase, the system throws this error.
  Common causes include:
  
  Incorrect or invalid formula syntax.
  Use of key figures or characteristics that are not available or not valid during the selection phase.
  Reference to restricted or calculated key figures that are not yet available at the selection phase.
  Use of functions or operations that are not supported during selection.
  Data type mismatches or incompatible operations in the formula.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WXP012 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Key Figure Formula Syntax:
  
  Go to the query designer or BW modeling tool where the formula is defined.
  Verify the formula syntax carefully.
  Use the formula editor’s syntax check feature to identify errors.
  
  
  
  Review the Objects Used in the Formula:
  
  Ensure all key figures and characteristics referenced in the formula exist and are valid.
  Check if any restricted or calculated key figures used are available during the selection phase.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Formula Execution Type:
  
  If the formula cannot be executed during selection, consider changing the formula type to execute during aggregation or during display.
  This can be done in the query designer by changing the formula execution type.
  
  
  
  Simplify the Formula:
  
  If the formula is complex, try simplifying it to isolate the problematic part.
  Test smaller parts of the formula to identify the exact cause.
  
  
  
  Check for Unsupported Functions:
  
  Some functions or operations are not supported during selection.
  Refer to SAP documentation for supported functions in key figure formulas during selection.
  
  
  
  Transport and System Consistency:
  
  If the formula was recently transported, ensure all dependent objects are correctly transported and activated.
  Sometimes inconsistencies between development and production systems cause such errors.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  Use transaction RSRT (Query Monitor) to execute the query and analyze the error.
  Use debugging tools if necessary to trace the formula evaluation.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to WXP012 for any known issues or patches.
  Example: SAP Note 0000000 (replace with actual note number if available).
  
  
  
  SAP BW Query Designer:
  
  The formula editor provides syntax checking and helps identify errors.
  Documentation on formula types and execution phases is available in SAP Help Portal.
  
  
  
  SAP Help Portal:
  
  Search for "Key Figure Formulas in SAP BW" or "Query Formula Execution Types".
  URL: https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_BW/ (select your version)
  
  
  
  Common Transactions:
  
  RSRT - Query Monitor (to test queries)
  RSDS - DataSource maintenance (if related to data extraction)
  RSA1 - Data Warehousing Workbench (for modeling)
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error Message
  WXP012: Errors occurred in the key figure formula type "during selection"
  
  
  Cause
  Syntax errors, invalid references, unsupported functions in key figure formula during selection phase
  
  
  Solution
  Check and correct formula syntax, validate objects, change formula execution type, simplify formula, check SAP Notes
  
  
  Tools to Use
  Query Designer, RSRT, SAP Notes, SAP Help Portal
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact formula or context, I can help analyze the formula for specific issues.