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1767931 - Key Figures appear with Technical names in Crystal Reports Designer, however it should show Description

Symptom

Key Figures appear with Technical names in Crystal Reports Designer

Environment

Crystal Reports Designer 2011

Reproducing the Issue

  1. Launch Crystal Designer.
  2. Click on F"ile" > "Options" > "Database" > Check the button "Show Description"
  3. Click on "Insert" > "Cross-Tab"
  4. If Key Figure is taken under "Rows", it shows description as below:

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5. If the Key Figure is taken under Columns, it shows description as below:

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6. If Key Figure is taken under "Summary", it shows Technical name as below:

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7. In Design mode, key figure shows technical name as below:

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Cause

This issue has been identified as a bug and raised under Problem Report ID:  ADAPT01649613

Resolution

This issue is targeted to be fixed in Support Pack 05 for SAP BI 4.0. However, this is on a best endeavor basis and not a guarantee of delivery in this release. The targeted Fix Pack/Service Pack may change without prior notification.

Keywords

Key Figures, Crystal Designer, technical names , KBA , BI-RA-CR , Crystal Reports designer or Business View Manager , Bug Filed

Product

SAP Crystal Reports 2011