How To Fix BRAIN118 - SQL error occurred while reading value set table &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 118

• Message text: SQL error occurred while reading value set table &1

What causes this issue?

The query uses a variable that represents a <ZK>precalculated value set
</>. An SQL error occurred while reading table &V1& (KEYFL = '&V2&').

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check table &V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN118 - SQL error occurred while reading value set table &1 ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN118 indicates that there was an SQL error while trying to read a value set table. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP BusinessObjects when the system is unable to retrieve data from a specified table due to various reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Database Connectivity Issues: There may be a problem with the connection to the database, such as network issues or database server downtime.
  Table Does Not Exist: The specified value set table may not exist in the database, possibly due to deletion or incorrect naming.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the table or execute the SQL query.
  Corrupted Data: The data in the table may be corrupted or inconsistent, leading to SQL errors when attempting to read it.
  SQL Syntax Errors: There may be an issue with the SQL query being generated, such as incorrect syntax or invalid parameters.
  Database Configuration Issues: There could be configuration issues with the database that prevent it from executing the query properly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Database Connection: Ensure that the database is up and running and that the connection settings in SAP are correct.
  Verify Table Existence: Check if the value set table exists in the database. You can do this by querying the database directly or using database management tools.
  Review User Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the query has the necessary permissions to access the table. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in SAP.
  Examine SQL Query: If possible, review the SQL query being generated to identify any syntax errors or invalid parameters. You may need to debug the application or use transaction codes like ST22 or SLG1 to find more details.
  Check for Data Corruption: If you suspect data corruption, you may need to run database integrity checks or restore from a backup if necessary.
  Consult Database Logs: Check the database logs for any specific error messages that could provide more insight into the issue.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the structure of the table, or SE16 (Data Browser) to view the data in the table.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP BW or BusinessObjects documentation for any known issues related to value set tables and SQL errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the BRAIN118 error in SAP.