How To Fix BRAIN085 - Variable &1 is not supported in exceptions

BRAIN085 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 085

• Message text: Variable &1 is not supported in exceptions

What causes this issue?

You cannot use selection option variables or variables that are
processed by the method <LS>Replacement Path</> for restricting cells in
an exception. However, variable &V1& is a
(&V2&) Selection option variable
(&V3&) Replacement path variable

System Response

The exception is ignored.

How to fix this error?

Change the variable or define a new variable for the cell restriction.

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.

BRAIN085 - Details

• The SAP error message BRAIN085 indicates that a variable you are trying to use in a query or report is not supported in the context of exceptions. This typically occurs in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) environments when working with queries in BEx (Business Explorer) or similar tools.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  Variable Type: The variable you are trying to use is not compatible with the exception handling logic in the query. For example, certain types of variables (like text variables or certain characteristic variables) may not be allowed in exception definitions.
  Query Design: The query might be designed in a way that does not support the use of the specified variable in the context of exceptions.
  Variable Scope: The variable may not be defined or available in the context where the exception is being evaluated.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BRAIN085 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Variable Compatibility:
  
  Review the variable you are