Formula variable to add three char. date value together?

We've been struggling to use formula variable (Replacement Path), but never been sucessful!
We have three row date type of char which are c1, c2, and c3. Now users would like to see a summation of the three date char. We believe we will have to use Replacement Path formula variable for each of the char., but somehow the formula variable always show "X" in column.
Any idea?
Thanks!

Hello Kevin,
you can not summ characteristics but only key figures.
if you want to see the summ of a key figure for certain characteristic values you need a restricted key figure (with aggregation type sum) and a selection for your characteristic for the 3 values.
regards
Cornelia

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