How To Fix BRAIN078 - Attribute &1 for characteristic &2 in variable &3 is not numerical

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 078

• Message text: Attribute &1 for characteristic &2 in variable &3 is not numerical

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN078 - Attribute &1 for characteristic &2 in variable &3 is not numerical ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN078 indicates that there is an issue with the data type of an attribute in a characteristic when working with variables in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence). Specifically, it suggests that the attribute you are trying to use is expected to be numerical, but it is not.
  Cause:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The attribute specified in the error message is defined as a non-numerical type (e.g., text, string) in the InfoObject, but the system expects it to be numerical for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Incorrect Variable Definition: The variable you are using may be incorrectly defined or configured to expect a numerical value.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be data integrity issues where the data loaded into the InfoObject does not conform to the expected data type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check InfoObject Definition:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance (transaction code RSD1) and check the definition of the characteristic (&2 in the error message).
  Ensure that the attribute (&1) is defined with the correct data type (numerical).
  
  
  
  Review Variable Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the variable (&3) in the query or report.
  Ensure that it is set up to handle numerical values and that it is correctly linked to the appropriate characteristic.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Validate the data loaded into the InfoObject to ensure that it contains only numerical values for the specified attribute.
  If there are non-numerical values, you may need to clean or transform the data before loading it into the InfoObject.
  
  
  
  Adjust Query Design:
  
  If you are using a query in BEx Query Designer, review the query design to ensure that the attributes and variables are correctly set up to handle numerical data.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the query or report again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP BW/BI documentation for best practices on defining InfoObjects and working with variables.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the BRAIN078 error and implement a solution to resolve it.