How To Fix BRAIN044 - Element &1 not defined correctly

BRAIN044 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 044

• Message text: Element &1 not defined correctly

What causes this issue?

Quantities are multiplied with values for structure element &V1&.
This does not make sense.

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?

Check the definition of structure element &V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN044 - Element &1 not defined correctly ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN044, which states "Element &1 not defined correctly," typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP BusinessObjects when there is an issue with the definition of a characteristic, key figure, or some other element in a query or data model.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Definition: The element (e.g., characteristic or key figure) referenced in the error message is not defined correctly in the InfoObject or query.
  Missing Attributes: The element may be missing required attributes or properties that are necessary for it to function properly.
  Data Source Issues: The data source associated with the element may not be correctly set up or may be missing.
  Transport Issues: If the element was transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly, leading to inconsistencies.
  Version Mismatch: There may be a version mismatch between the query and the underlying data model.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Element Definition: Go to the InfoObject or query definition