How To Fix WXP512 - Key figure &2 for interface &1 is not a quantity key figure

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 512

• Message text: Key figure &2 for interface &1 is not a quantity key figure

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXP512 - Key figure &2 for interface &1 is not a quantity key figure ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WXP512 Key figure &2 for interface &1 is not a quantity key figure
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This warning message occurs in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA during data loading or transformation processes involving InfoProviders or DataSources.
  
  The message indicates that a key figure (characteristic measure) specified in the interface (such as a DataSource, transformation, or InfoProvider interface) is expected to be a quantity key figure, but the system has detected that it is not defined as a quantity key figure.
  Quantity key figures are numeric key figures that represent measurable quantities (e.g., weight, volume, count) and are treated differently in calculations and aggregations compared to other numeric key figures like amounts or percentages.
  This mismatch can cause issues in data processing, especially when quantity key figures are expected for certain calculations or interface mappings.
  
  
  Typical Scenarios:
  
  When loading data into an InfoCube or ADSO where the key figure is expected to be a quantity key figure but is defined as a normal numeric key figure.
  When the interface (DataSource or transformation) expects a quantity key figure but the source or target key figure is not flagged as quantity.
  During delta processing or aggregation where quantity key figures are handled differently.
  
  
  Solution / How to Fix:
  
  
  Check Key Figure Definition:
  
  Go to the InfoProvider (InfoCube, ADSO) or DataSource where the key figure is defined.
  Verify the properties of the key figure &2 (the key figure name given in the message).
  Check if the key figure is marked as a Quantity Key Figure.
  
  In InfoCube: In the key figure maintenance, there is a checkbox or setting for "Quantity Key Figure".
  In ADSO: Check the key figure's data element or semantic type.
  
  
  
  
  
  Adjust Key Figure Properties:
  
  If the key figure should be a quantity key figure, mark it accordingly.
  If it is not supposed to be a quantity key figure, then adjust the interface or transformation to not expect it as such.
  
  
  
  Check Interface &1:
  
  Identify the interface &1 (DataSource, transformation, or InfoProvider interface).
  Ensure that the interface mapping aligns with the key figure properties.
  If the interface expects a quantity key figure, but the key figure is not defined as such, either change the key figure definition or modify the interface expectations.
  
  
  
  Data Element Semantic Type:
  
  Sometimes the semantic type of the data element assigned to the key figure influences whether it is treated as quantity.
  Check the data element in SE11 and verify if it has the semantic type "QUAN" (Quantity).
  If not, and if appropriate, change the semantic type to QUAN.
  
  
  
  Re-activate and Test:
  
  After making changes, activate the InfoProvider or DataSource.
  Re-run the data load or transformation to verify that the warning no longer appears.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Quantity Key Figures are important in SAP BW because they are used in specific calculations, such as unit price calculations (amount/quantity), and are handled differently in aggregation and delta processes.
  Incorrectly defining a key figure as quantity or not can lead to incorrect reporting or data inconsistencies.
  This warning is not an error but a caution to ensure data consistency and correct modeling.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Key figure expected to be quantity but is not defined as quantity key figure.
  
  
  Solution
  Mark the key figure as quantity in InfoProvider or DataSource; or adjust interface mapping.
  
  
  Where to Check
  InfoProvider key figure properties, DataSource definitions, data element semantic type.
  
  
  Impact
  Potential incorrect data aggregation or calculation if not corrected.
  
  
  
  
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