Symptom
You are trying to create a new calculated key figure with any key figures that have a special character in their name, but an error is occurring when you try to proceed to the next step.
Reproducing the Issue
- Go to the Business Analytics work center and access the view Design Key Figures;
- Click on New and fill in the data as requested (Key Figure name, Data Source being used, etc.)
- Create your formula as requested with the key figures with special characters;
- Click on Next and see the error message indicating that the formula is incorrect.
Cause
Special characters are not supported in key figure names that are being used for a calculation.
Resolution
Edit the key figure you are trying to use in the formula and remove all special characters from the Key Figure name.
Keywords
KBA , business analytics , create a new calculated key figure , key figures that have special character , AP-RC-ANA , C4C, ByD, Travel: Analytics Tools & Frameworks , How To
Product
SAP Business ByDesign all versions ; SAP Hybris Cloud for Customer add-ins 1705