How To Fix BRAIN030 - Fiscal year variant must be uniquely specified for this query

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 030

• Message text: Fiscal year variant must be uniquely specified for this query

What causes this issue?

The query contains &V1& as a free characteristic and non-cumulative
values. The fiscal year variant must therefore be determined uniquely.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Determine the fiscal year variant.
To set the fiscal year variant globally, fill the constants
field in InfoObject maintenance for time characteristic 0FISCVARNT
with the required fiscal year variant.
To specify the fiscal year variant in the InfoCube, select the relevant
InfoCube and fill the constant field with the required fiscal
year variant under "InfoCube-Specific Properties of InfoObjects" for
the time characteristic 0FISCVARNT.
To specify the fiscal year variant in a query, select the relevant
query in the Business Explorer Analyzer and drag the time
characteristic 0FISCVARNT into the filter. Double click on the
time characteristic and fill
the field individual value with the fiscal year variant you want.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN030 - Fiscal year variant must be uniquely specified for this query ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN030 indicates that there is an issue with the fiscal year variant specification in a query. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when a query is executed without a clear definition of the fiscal year variant.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The query is set up to use a fiscal year variant, but it is not uniquely defined.
  There are multiple fiscal year variants available in the system, and the query does not specify which one to use.
  The query is trying to access data that requires a fiscal year variant, but it is not provided in the query definition or the user input.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BRAIN030 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Query Definition:
  
  Open the query in the Query Designer.
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant is defined correctly in the query properties.
  If the fiscal year variant is not specified, add it to the query.
  
  
  
  Specify Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  If the query is meant to be run for a specific fiscal year variant, ensure that it is explicitly set in the query filters or in the characteristics.
  
  
  
  Review User Input:
  
  If the query allows user input for fiscal year variant, ensure that the user selects a valid and unique fiscal year variant before executing the query.
  
  
  
  Check InfoProvider Settings:
  
  Verify the settings of the InfoProvider (e.g., InfoCube, DSO) that the query is based on. Ensure that the fiscal year variant is correctly configured in the InfoProvider.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Variants:
  
  If applicable, test the query with different fiscal year variants to see if the issue persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on fiscal year variants and query configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fiscal Year Variant: This is a configuration in SAP that defines how the fiscal year is structured (e.g., number of periods, special periods).
  Query Designer: A tool in SAP BW/BI used to create and modify queries.
  InfoProvider: A data source in SAP BW/BI from which queries can retrieve data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BRAIN030 error and successfully execute your query.