What is the maximum number of objects that can be used for a multi-dimensional exception aggregation? (1)

Question

Options

• A10
• B3
• C7
• D5

• A
  2% (1)
• B
  5% (2)
• C
  5% (2)
• D
  88% (37)

Explanation

Option D (5) is correct because in SAP BW/4HANA, multi-dimensional exception aggregation allows a maximum of 5 reference characteristics (objects) to be defined for a calculated key figure - this is a hard platform constraint built into the system's aggregation engine.

Why the distractors are wrong:

• A (10) and C (7) are plausible-sounding but exceed the actual system limit, likely included to trap candidates who guess "more is more."
• B (3) is too restrictive and does not reflect the actual ceiling; it may confuse candidates who conflate this with other BW limits (e.g., certain filter restrictions).

Memory tip: Think of a human hand - 5 fingers, 5 objects. Just as one hand is the natural unit, SAP limits you to one "handful" of reference characteristics for multi-dimensional exception aggregation. If you see a number higher than 5 as an option, eliminate it immediately.

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