How To Fix BRAIN108 - Currency translation cannot be carried out for element &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 108

• Message text: Currency translation cannot be carried out for element &1

What causes this issue?

Element &V1& does not contain a basic key figure or a variable of type
<ZK>Amount</>. You therefore cannot - and do not need to - perform a
currency translation.

System Response

Conversion &V2& with target currency &V3& ignored for element &V1&.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN108 - Currency translation cannot be carried out for element &1 ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN108, which states "Currency translation cannot be carried out for element &1," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when there is an issue with currency translation in reports or queries. This error can arise due to several reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Currency Translation Settings: The currency translation settings for the specific InfoObject or key figure may not be defined correctly in the system.
  Incorrect Currency Type: The currency type used in the query or report may not be compatible with the currency translation settings.
  Missing or Incorrect Master Data: The master data for the currency or the relevant InfoObject may be incomplete or incorrect.
  Data Not Available: There may be no data available for the specified currency translation in the relevant time period.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the currency translation in the BW system, such as missing translation rules or incorrect settings in the currency translation type.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Currency Translation Settings:
  
  Go to the relevant InfoObject in the SAP BW system and verify that the currency translation settings are correctly defined.
  Ensure that the currency translation type is set up properly.
  
  
  
  Verify Currency Type:
  
  Check the currency type used in the query or report. Ensure that it matches the currency translation settings.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the master data for the relevant currencies and InfoObjects is complete and accurate.
  Check if the necessary currency master data is loaded into the system.
  
  
  
  Data Availability:
  
  Verify that there is data available for the specified time period and that it includes the necessary currency information.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the configuration of the currency translation in the BW system. Ensure that all necessary translation rules are defined and active.
  Check if the currency translation type is correctly assigned to the relevant InfoObjects.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Scenarios:
  
  If possible, test the query or report with different scenarios or parameters to identify if the issue is specific to certain data sets.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to currency translation issues for any known bugs or additional guidance.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP BW documentation for detailed information on currency translation settings and configurations.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check InfoObjects and their settings, or RSRT (Query Monitor) to test queries.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or BW team for further investigation or to reach out to SAP support for assistance.