How To Fix BRAIN130 - Fiscal year variant should be established for key figure &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 130

• Message text: Fiscal year variant should be established for key figure &1

What causes this issue?

Key figure &V1& has &V2& as the exception aggregation reference
characterstic. This means that useful results will only be delivered if
the fiscal year variant is established uniquely.

System Response

Check the query, especially the element (&V3&, &V4&).

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 BRAIN130 - Fiscal year variant should be established for key figure &1 ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN130 indicates that a fiscal year variant has not been defined for a specific key figure in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence). This error typically arises when you are trying to execute a query or report that requires a fiscal year variant, but it has not been set up for the key figure in question.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Fiscal Year Variant: The key figure referenced in the error message does not have an associated fiscal year variant defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the InfoObject or the key figure that prevent it from being linked to a fiscal year variant.
  Data Model Issues: The data model may not be properly set up to handle fiscal year variants for the key figures being used.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Go to the SAP BW or BI system.
  Navigate to the relevant InfoObject or key figure in the Data Warehousing Workbench.
  Check if a fiscal year variant is assigned. If not, you will need to create or assign a fiscal year variant.
  You can do this by going to the transaction code OB29 (for defining fiscal year variants) and ensuring that the fiscal year variant is correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Assign Fiscal Year Variant to Key Figure:
  
  In the InfoObject maintenance, ensure that the fiscal year variant is assigned to the key figure.
  You can do this by editing the key figure and specifying the fiscal year variant in the relevant field.
  
  
  
  Check Data Model:
  
  Ensure that the data model (e.g., InfoCube, DSO) is correctly configured to support the fiscal year variant.
  If necessary, regenerate the data model or reprocess the data to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the query or report again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fiscal Year Variants: These are used in SAP to define how fiscal periods are structured (e.g., monthly, quarterly) and can vary by company code.
  Key Figures: In SAP BW, key figures are numerical values that are used in reporting and analysis. They can represent quantities, amounts, or other measurable data.
  SAP Documentation: For more detailed information, refer to the SAP Help Portal or specific SAP BW/BI documentation regarding fiscal year variants and key figures.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or BW team for further investigation, as there may be underlying configuration or data issues that need to be addressed.