How To Fix WXP570 - Key figure &1 is not of type P -> BW read is not supported

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 570

• Message text: Key figure &1 is not of type P -> BW read is not supported

What causes this issue?

You have assigned key figure &V1& in the BW configuration to an
InfoObject. You have therefore indicated that you want to this key
figure to be filled when actual data is read from the connected BW
System. The key figure has the internal type '&V2&'. This type is,
however, not supported by the read interface. Reading actual data for
this key figure would result in the data not being saved completely in
the database.

System Response

Due to the threat of data inconsistency, the planning scenario cannot
be activated.

How to fix this error?

Delete the assignment of key figure &V1& to the BW InfoObject or select
the internal type 'P' for the InfoObject. Key figures of type DEC
(decimal numbers without unit), CURR (currency key figures) or QUAN
(quantity key figures), for example, have this type.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXP570 - Key figure &1 is not of type P -> BW read is not supported ?

  The SAP error message:
  WXP570 Key figure &1 is not of type P -> BW read is not supported
  Explanation / Cause:
  This error occurs in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when a key figure used in a query or report is expected to be of type P (Packed Number), but the actual key figure is of a different data type. The BW system expects numeric key figures to be of type P (packed number) for certain operations, especially when reading or processing data. If the key figure is defined as a different type (e.g., integer, float, or character), the system cannot process it correctly, leading to this error.
  In other words, the key figure &1 (where &1 is replaced by the actual key figure technical name) is not defined as a packed number, which is mandatory for BW read operations.
  Common scenarios where this happens:
  
  When a key figure is created or modified with an incorrect data type.
  When a query or report tries to read or aggregate a key figure that is not numeric or not of type P.
  When custom developments or transformations incorrectly handle key figure data types.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the key figure definition:
  
  Go to the BW InfoProvider or InfoCube where the key figure is defined.
  Verify the data type of the key figure.
  Ensure that the key figure is defined as type P (Packed Number).
  
  
  
  Correct the data type if necessary:
  
  If the key figure is not of type P, you need to change it to type P.
  This might require:
  
  Redefining the key figure in the InfoProvider.
  Creating a new key figure with the correct data type and replacing the old one.
  Adjusting transformations or data flows to accommodate the new key figure.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check the query or report:
  
  Ensure that the query uses the correct key figure.
  Avoid using non-numeric or incompatible key figures in calculations or aggregations.
  
  
  
  Transport and activation:
  
  After changes, activate the InfoProvider and transport the changes if needed.
  Re-run the query or report to verify the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  
  Additional related information:
  
  
  Key figure data types in BW:
  
  P (Packed Number): Used for numeric key figures, supports decimals.
  I (Integer): Used for integer values.
  F (Floating point): Less common in BW key figures.
  C (Character): Not suitable for numeric calculations.
  
  
  
  Why type P is required:
  
  BW uses packed numbers for efficient storage and calculation of numeric data.
  Many BW functions and aggregations expect key figures to be numeric and of type P.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to WXP570 for any specific patches or updates.
  Review SAP BW documentation on key figure definitions and data types.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: Key figure is not defined as type P (Packed Number).
  Solution: Change the key figure data type to P or use a key figure that is of type P.
  Check: InfoProvider key figure definition, query usage, and transformations.
  
  If you need help identifying the key figure or changing its type, you can use transaction codes like RSA1 (BW Modeling) or RSRT (Query Monitor) to analyze the objects involved.