How To Fix BRAIN086 - Key figure &1 &2 has unit &3. However &3 is not an InfoProvider

BRAIN086 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 086

• Message text: Key figure &1 &2 has unit &3. However &3 is not an InfoProvider

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN086 - Key figure &1 &2 has unit &3. However &3 is not an InfoProvider ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN086 indicates that there is a mismatch between the key figure's unit and the InfoProvider that is being used in a query or report. Specifically, the error states that the key figure has a certain unit, but that unit is not recognized as an InfoProvider in the context of the query.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unit Mismatch: The key figure is defined with a specific unit (e.g., currency, quantity), but the system is trying to use a different unit that is not defined as an InfoProvider.
  Incorrect Configuration: The InfoObject or InfoProvider may not be properly configured to handle the unit associated with the key figure.
  Data Source Issues: The data source being used in the query may not support the unit of measure for the key figure.
  Query Design: The query may be incorrectly designed, leading to the system trying to interpret the key figure's unit in a way that is not valid.
  
  
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