How To Fix BRAIN152 - InfoProvider &2 is not defined correctly. Compounding of &1 is incorrect.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 152

• Message text: InfoProvider &2 is not defined correctly. Compounding of &1 is incorrect.

What causes this issue?

The assignment of characteristics for InfoProvider &V4& to
characteristics in InfoProvider &V2& is incorrect. Compound
characteristic &V1& and its higher-level characteristics in particular
are not correctly assigned.

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?

Correct the assignment in InfoProvider maintenance. When you check
InfoProvider &V2&, a more detailed error message containing an
explanation of how to change the assignment is displayed.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN152 - InfoProvider &2 is not defined correctly. Compounding of &1 is incorrect. ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN152 indicates that there is an issue with the definition of an InfoProvider in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence). Specifically, it suggests that the compounding of the InfoObject is not set up correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect InfoProvider Definition: The InfoProvider (like a DataStore Object, InfoCube, etc.) may not be defined correctly in terms of its characteristics or key figures.
  Compounding Issues: The error often arises when there is a problem with the compounding of characteristics. For example, if a characteristic is compounded with another characteristic, and one of them is not defined properly, it can lead to this error.
  Missing or Inactive Objects: The InfoObject that is being compounded may be missing, inactive, or not properly activated.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model, such as renaming or deleting InfoObjects, can lead to inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check InfoProvider Definition: Go to the InfoProvider in the SAP BW system and verify its definition. Ensure that all characteristics and key figures are correctly defined.
  Review Compounding: Check the compounding settings of the characteristics involved. Make sure that the compounded characteristics are correctly defined and active.
  Activate Objects: If any InfoObjects are inactive, activate them. You can do this in the InfoObject maintenance transaction (e.g., RSA1).
  Consistency Check: Use the consistency check tools available in SAP BW to identify and resolve any inconsistencies in the InfoProvider or InfoObjects.
  Rebuild the InfoProvider: If the issue persists, consider rebuilding the InfoProvider or re-creating the affected InfoObjects.
  Transport Issues: If this error occurs after a transport, ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly and are in sync.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to access InfoProviders and InfoObjects.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on InfoProvider and InfoObject definitions.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the BRAIN152 error message in your SAP BW environment.