How To Fix BRAIN160 - &1 cannot be input-ready. It is a formula element.

BRAIN160 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 160

• Message text: &1 cannot be input-ready. It is a formula element.

What causes this issue?

Only selection elements with a key figure portion that is a basic key
figure with generic aggregation SUM or NO2 and an exception aggregation
that is neither CNT nor CN0 can be input-ready. This is not the case for
&V1& with key figure &V2& and aggregation &V3&.
In a MultiProvider, this key figure must be included in one of the
InfoProviders that forms the MultiProvider. The basic key figure must
not be virtual either, meaning it cannot be calculated by a user exit.
Only selection elements with a basic key figure can be lock-relevant.

System Response

The input readiness and lock relevance of &V1& is revoked.

How to fix this error?

If you do not think this should happen, check the query definition.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

BRAIN160 - Details

• The SAP error message BRAIN160 indicates that a formula element in a planning function cannot be made input-ready. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP Analytics Cloud when working with planning models and input-ready queries.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Formula Element Configuration: The formula element may not be properly configured to allow input. This can happen if the formula is set to be calculated rather than input-ready.
  
  
  Data Source Issues: The underlying data source for the planning function may not support input-ready functionality. For example, if the data source is a calculated key figure or a non-input-ready InfoProvider.
  
  
  Planning Function Settings: The planning function itself may not be set up to allow input for certain elements. This can happen if the function is designed to perform calculations rather than accept user input.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to input