How To Fix BRAIN076 - You cannot place a presentation hierarchy on characteristic &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 076

• Message text: You cannot place a presentation hierarchy on characteristic &1

What causes this issue?

The InfoCube is a non-cumulative InfoCube, and characteristic &V1& is a
validity slice characteristic. This characteristic should therefore not
be used for aggregation, since the result would not yield any meaningful
value.
Aggregation at the hierarchy node level cannot be supported for
technical reasons.

System Response

The display hierarchy is switched off automatically.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN076 - You cannot place a presentation hierarchy on characteristic &1 ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN076 indicates that you are trying to place a presentation hierarchy on a characteristic that does not support it. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when working with InfoObjects and their hierarchies.
  Cause:
  The error arises because:
  
  The characteristic you are trying to use does not allow for a presentation hierarchy. Not all characteristics in SAP BW can have a hierarchy assigned to them.
  The characteristic may be defined as a "key figure" or a characteristic that is not designed to support hierarchical structures.
  The characteristic might be a non-hierarchical attribute or a characteristic that is not set up correctly in the data model.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Type: Verify that the characteristic you are trying to use is indeed a characteristic that supports hierarchies. You can do this by checking the definition of the characteristic in the InfoObject maintenance (transaction RSD1).
  
  
  Use a Different Characteristic: If the characteristic does not support hierarchies, consider using a different characteristic that does allow for a presentation hierarchy.
  
  
  Hierarchy Settings: If you believe the characteristic should support a hierarchy, check the settings in the InfoObject maintenance. Ensure that the hierarchy settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific characteristics to understand their capabilities and limitations regarding hierarchies.
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support: If you are still facing issues, consider checking SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error. You can also reach out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  InfoObjects: In SAP BW, InfoObjects are the building blocks of the data model. They can be characteristics (dimensions) or key figures (measures).
  Hierarchies in BW: Hierarchies are used to represent data in a structured manner, allowing for drill-down and roll-up capabilities in reporting.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSD1 (InfoObject maintenance) and RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) for managing InfoObjects and hierarchies.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a suitable solution.