How To Fix BRAIN054 - Formula &1 with attribute &2 cannot be properly calculated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 054

• Message text: Formula &1 with attribute &2 cannot be properly calculated

What causes this issue?

The formula or calculated key figure &V1& uses formula variable &V2&.
You want to replace this variable from the attribute (or key) of
characteristic &V3&. You are expecting reference characteristic &V3& to
replace the variable and calculate the complete formula <ZH>before</> it
starts the aggregation process.
As the formula takes basic key figures with aggregations that differ in
terms of &V3&, this is unfortunately not possible.

System Response

The query is generated in such a way that relevant sub-formulas are
calculated <ZH>after</> aggregation using &V3&. Variable &V2& is then
aggregated with aggregation 'NOP' for characteristic &V3&. This is why
the result is not what you expect.

How to fix this error?

Try to split the formula into sub-formulas, so that the system is able
to process the formula as you want it to.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN054 - Formula &1 with attribute &2 cannot be properly calculated ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN054 indicates that there is an issue with the calculation of a formula in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence). This error typically arises when a formula is defined in a query or a report, but the system is unable to compute it due to issues with the attributes or the data model.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Attributes: The attribute specified in the formula may not be available in the data source or the InfoProvider.
  Incorrect Formula Syntax: The formula may contain syntax errors or references to non-existent fields or attributes.
  Data Type Mismatch: The data types of the attributes used in the formula may not be compatible, leading to calculation issues.
  Aggregation Issues: If the formula involves aggregation, there may be issues with how the data is aggregated or grouped.
  Data Availability: The required data for the calculation may not be available in the underlying data model or may not have been loaded yet.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Formula Syntax: Review the formula for any syntax errors or incorrect references. Ensure that all attributes used in the formula are correctly spelled and exist in the data model.
  Verify Attributes: Ensure that the attribute specified in the error message is available in the InfoProvider or data source. If it is missing, you may need to add it or adjust the formula accordingly.
  Data Type Compatibility: Check the data types of the attributes involved in the formula. Ensure that they are compatible for the operations being performed.
  Review Aggregation Logic: If the formula involves aggregation, review the aggregation logic to ensure it is correctly defined and that the data can be aggregated as expected.
  Data Load Verification: Ensure that the data has been loaded into the InfoProvider and that there are no issues with the data load process.
  Test with Sample Data: If possible, test the formula with a smaller dataset or sample data to isolate the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check InfoProviders and data models.
  Query Designer: Use the Query Designer to validate the formula and check for any errors in the query definition.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes and Knowledge Base Articles for any known issues related to the BRAIN054 error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for guidelines on creating and troubleshooting formulas in BW queries.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be helpful to consult with your SAP BW/BI administrator or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.