How To Fix BRAIN163 - &1 cannot be input-ready. &3 does not belong to an InfoProvider.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 163

• Message text: &1 cannot be input-ready. &3 does not belong to an InfoProvider.

What causes this issue?

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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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN163 - &1 cannot be input-ready. &3 does not belong to an InfoProvider. ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN163 indicates that a certain object (usually a characteristic or key figure) cannot be made input-ready because it does not belong to the specified InfoProvider. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when working with queries in BEx (Business Explorer) or when trying to execute a planning function.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect InfoProvider: The object you are trying to use is not part of the InfoProvider you are working with. This can happen if the object is defined in a different InfoProvider or if it has been removed from the current InfoProvider.
  Modeling Issues: There may be issues in the data model where the characteristic or key figure is not properly linked to the InfoProvider.
  Query Design: The query might be designed incorrectly, referencing objects that are not available in the context of the InfoProvider.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain objects within the InfoProvider.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check InfoProvider: Verify that the characteristic or key figure you are trying to use is indeed part of the InfoProvider. You can do this by checking the InfoProvider's structure in the SAP BW modeling tools.
  Adjust Query: If the query is referencing the wrong objects, you may need to adjust the query design to ensure that all referenced objects belong to the same InfoProvider.
  Re-Modeling: If the object should belong to the InfoProvider but does not, you may need to re-model the InfoProvider to include the necessary characteristics or key figures.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations to access the InfoProvider and its components.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoProvider was recently transported from another system, ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check InfoProviders and their structures.
  BEx Query Designer: Use the BEx Query Designer to review and modify queries, ensuring that all objects are correctly linked to the InfoProvider.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on InfoProviders, query design, and planning functions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the BRAIN163 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.