How To Fix BRAIN121 - &1 is not a valid key figures for InfoProvider &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 121

• Message text: &1 is not a valid key figures for InfoProvider &2

What causes this issue?

Customer enhancement RSR00002 or the implementation of BAdI
RSR_OLAB_BADI delivers &V1& as the key figure to be calculated. &v1& is
not a valid key figure for InfoProvider &V2& however, or &v1& references
key figure &v3&, In this case<(>,<)> it is sufficient to calculate basic
key figure &v3& in the exit.

System Response

The information from &V1& is ignored.

How to fix this error?

Check the exit.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN121 - &1 is not a valid key figures for InfoProvider &2 ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN121 indicates that a specified key figure is not valid for the given InfoProvider in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence). This error typically arises when there is an attempt to use a key figure that either does not exist in the InfoProvider or is not compatible with the data model.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Key Figure: The key figure specified in the query or report does not exist in the InfoProvider.
  Incorrect InfoProvider: The InfoProvider being referenced does not contain the key figure due to a mismatch in the data model.
  Key Figure Deactivation: The key figure may have been deactivated or removed from the InfoProvider.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the key figure in the InfoProvider.
  Data Source Changes: Changes in the underlying data source or InfoProvider structure that have not been reflected in the query or report.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Key Figure: Check the key figure name in the query or report against the key figures defined in the InfoProvider. Ensure that the key figure exists and is spelled correctly.
  Check InfoProvider Structure: Review the structure of the InfoProvider to confirm that the key figure is included. You can do this by navigating to the InfoProvider in the SAP BW modeling tools.
  Re-activate Key Figure: If the key figure has been deactivated, consider reactivating it in the InfoProvider.
  Update Queries: If there have been changes to the InfoProvider, update any queries or reports that reference the key figure to ensure they align with the current structure.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the key figure. This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations.
  Transport Changes: If the InfoProvider or key figure was recently transported from another system, ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check InfoProviders and key figures.
  BW Modeling Tools: Use the BW Modeling Tools in Eclipse to view and manage InfoProviders and their key figures.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on InfoProviders and key figures, as well as best practices for managing them.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the BRAIN121 error and implement the appropriate solution.