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


BRAIN108 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: BRAIN -

  • Message number: 108

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

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  • 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

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