How To Fix BRAIN048 - Characteristic &1 allows no complex selections

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 048

• Message text: Characteristic &1 allows no complex selections

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN048 - Characteristic &1 allows no complex selections ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN048 indicates that a characteristic in your query does not allow complex selections. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when you are trying to create or execute a query that involves complex selection criteria on a characteristic that does not support it.
  Cause:
  
  Characteristic Limitations: The characteristic you are trying to use may not support complex selections, such as ranges, multiple values, or conditions.
  Query Design: The query might be designed in a way that attempts to apply complex filters on a characteristic that is not configured to handle them.
  Data Source Restrictions: The underlying data source (InfoProvider) may have restrictions on how certain characteristics can be queried.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review the Characteristic: Check the properties of the characteristic in the InfoObject. Ensure that it is configured to allow the type of selection you are trying to perform.
  Simplify the Selection: Modify your query to use simple selections (e.g., single values) instead of complex selections (e.g., ranges or multiple values).
  Check Query Designer: In the Query Designer, review the selection criteria for the characteristic and adjust it to comply with the allowed selection types.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or the InfoObject documentation to understand the limitations of the characteristic in question.
  Test with Different Characteristics: If possible, test the query with a different characteristic that supports complex selections to see if the issue persists.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation related to SAP BW/BI query design to better understand the capabilities and limitations of different characteristics.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BRAIN048 error and successfully execute your query.