How To Fix BRAIN049 - Number range interval for characteristic & is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 049

• Message text: Number range interval for characteristic & is missing

What causes this issue?

The interval for number range object &V2& of characteristic &V1& is
missing. The interval is created automatically, when you run the system
in the BW clients.

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?

Perform the corresponding action again in the BW clients, so that the
interval is created automatically. You can then drag numbers for
characteristic &V1& to other clients.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN049 - Number range interval for characteristic & is missing ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN049 indicates that there is a missing number range interval for a characteristic in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence). This error typically arises when you are trying to create or manage characteristics in the BW system, and the system cannot find a defined number range for the specified characteristic.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Number Range Definition: The primary cause of this error is that the number range interval for the specified characteristic has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The characteristic may not be properly configured in the BW system, leading to the absence of a number range.
  Transport Issues: If the characteristic was transported from another system, the number range might not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BRAIN049 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Define Number Range Interval:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Check if the number range object for the characteristic exists. If it does not, you will need to create it.
  If it exists, ensure that the number range intervals are defined correctly.
  Create or adjust the number range intervals as necessary.
  
  
  
  Check Characteristic Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench).
  Navigate to the InfoObject that corresponds to the characteristic in question.
  Ensure that the number range is assigned correctly in the InfoObject settings.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the characteristic was transported from another system, ensure that the transport request included the number range object and that it was successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify number ranges and characteristics.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on number range management and characteristics in BW.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: For managing number range objects.
  RSA1: For accessing the Data Warehousing Workbench.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BRAIN049 error and ensure that the number range intervals for your characteristics are properly defined and configured.