How To Fix BRAIN132 - Variable &2 is not permitted for the source currency

BRAIN132 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 132

• Message text: Variable &2 is not permitted for the source currency

What causes this issue?

A query with non-cumulative key figures requires calculation of
non-cumulative values for more than 2000 times. This cause of this is
usually the fact that you have a very large validity period without
having a time restriction in the query. The missing time restriction can
especially lead to problems with the AVERAGE exception aggregation.

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?

Restrict the query to a reasonable time interval.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN132 - Variable &2 is not permitted for the source currency ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN132, which states "Variable &2 is not permitted for the source currency," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when working with queries or reports that involve currency conversion or currency-related variables.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Currency Settings: The variable you are trying to use is not compatible with the source currency defined in your query or report. This can happen if the variable is set to a currency that is not allowed for the specific data source or InfoProvider.
  
  
  Variable Configuration: The variable may not be properly configured to handle the source currency. For example, if the variable is set to a specific currency type (like local currency) but the data source is in a different currency type (like group currency), this mismatch can trigger the error.
  
  
  Data Source Limitations: The underlying data source