How To Fix BRAIN135 - Key figure &2 (&1) contains an unknown operation.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 135

• Message text: Key figure &2 (&1) contains an unknown operation.

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Please check key figure &V1&.
DEFINE &APPL& = &V2&

<DS:TRAN.KDNN>'Check key figure'</>

<DS:TRAN.KER1>'Check key figure'</>

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN135 - Key figure &2 (&1) contains an unknown operation. ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN135 indicates that there is an issue with a key figure in a query or report, specifically that it contains an unknown operation. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when working with queries in BEx (Business Explorer) or similar reporting tools.
  Cause:
  
  Unknown Operation: The key figure in question is using an operation that is not recognized by the system. This could be due to a typo, an unsupported function, or a misconfiguration in the query definition.
  Data Source Issues: The underlying data source may not support the operation being performed on the key figure.
  Version Compatibility: If the query was created in a different version of SAP or with different settings, it may not be compatible with the current environment.
  Missing or Incorrectly Defined Key Figures: The key figure may not be properly defined in the InfoProvider or may be missing altogether.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Key Figure Definition: Review the definition of the key figure in the query. Ensure that all operations used are valid and supported by the system.
  Correct Operations: If there are any typos or unsupported operations, correct them. Refer to the SAP documentation for a list of valid operations for key figures.
  Validate Data Source: Ensure that the data source for the key figure is correctly set up and that it supports the operations being performed.
  Recreate the Query: If the issue persists, consider recreating the query from scratch to ensure that all settings are correctly applied.
  Check for Updates: Ensure that your SAP system is up to date with the latest patches and updates, as this may resolve compatibility issues.
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP BW Documentation: Review the official SAP BW documentation for information on key figures and operations.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) and BEx Query Designer for managing queries and key figures.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the BRAIN135 error message in your SAP environment.