How To Fix BRAIN147 - Partitioning type '&3' is not appropriate for query &1/&2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 147

• Message text: Partitioning type '&3' is not appropriate for query &1/&2

What causes this issue?

The cache is not to be updated in the delta procedure for query &V1&.
Therefore, it only makes sense to partition in groups ('1').

System Response

The partitioning type is changed from '&V3&' to '1' for query &V1&/&v2&.

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 BRAIN147 - Partitioning type '&3' is not appropriate for query &1/&2 ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN147 indicates that there is an issue with the partitioning type of a query in SAP BW (Business Warehouse). The message states that the specified partitioning type is not appropriate for the given query.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Incompatible Partitioning Type: The query is trying to use a partitioning type that is not suitable for the data source or the InfoProvider it is querying. For example, if the query is designed to work with a certain type of partitioning (like "Time" or "Characteristic") but the underlying data is partitioned differently, this error can arise.
  
  
  Query Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the query definition, where the partitioning type set in the query does not match the partitioning type of the underlying InfoProvider.
  
  
  Data Source Changes: If there have been changes to the data source or InfoProvider (like changes in the data model or structure), it may lead to this error if the query is not updated accordingly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BRAIN147 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Query Definition:
  
  Open the query in the Query Designer.
  Verify the partitioning type set for the query. Ensure that it matches the partitioning type of the underlying InfoProvider.
  
  
  
  Review InfoProvider Settings:
  
  Check the settings of the InfoProvider (e.g., InfoCube, DSO) that the query is based on.
  Ensure that the partitioning type is appropriate and consistent with the query.
  
  
  
  Adjust Partitioning Type:
  
  If necessary, change the partitioning type in the query to match the InfoProvider's partitioning type.
  Save and activate the query after making changes.
  
  
  
  Rebuild the Query:
  
  If the issue persists, consider rebuilding the query from scratch to ensure that all settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Check for Updates:
  
  Ensure that your SAP BW system is up to date with the latest patches and updates, as there may be bug fixes related to query handling.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to query partitioning and the specific InfoProvider you are using for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or fixes related to the BRAIN147 error.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  SAP BW Documentation: Review the official SAP BW documentation for best practices on query design and partitioning.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the BRAIN147 error in your SAP BW environment.