How To Fix BRAIN166 - &1/&2 contains no input-ready elements; input-ready property is disabled

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 166

• Message text: &1/&2 contains no input-ready elements; input-ready property is disabled

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN166 - &1/&2 contains no input-ready elements; input-ready property is disabled ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN166 indicates that the specified characteristic (or characteristics) in a query does not contain any input-ready elements, and the input-ready property is disabled. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BPC (Business Planning and Consolidation) when working with queries or planning functions.
  Cause:
  
  No Input-Ready Elements: The characteristic you are trying to use in your query does not have any input-ready elements. This means that the characteristic is not set up to allow user input.
  Input-Ready Property Disabled: The input-ready property for the characteristic may be disabled in the query definition or in the InfoProvider settings.
  Data Model Issues: There may be issues with the underlying data model, such as missing data or incorrect settings in the InfoObject or InfoProvider.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to see or input data for the specified characteristic.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Input-Ready Settings:
  
  Go to the query definition in the Query Designer.
  Check the properties of the characteristic in question and ensure that the "Input Ready" option is enabled.
  
  
  
  Verify Characteristic Settings:
  
  In the InfoObject maintenance, check if the characteristic is set as input-ready.
  Ensure that the characteristic is correctly configured in the InfoProvider (e.g., InfoCube, DSO).
  
  
  
  Data Availability:
  
  Ensure that there are data records available for the characteristic in the underlying data model.
  Check if the data is loaded correctly into the InfoProvider.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and input data for the characteristic.
  Check the roles and authorizations assigned to the user in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Rebuild the Query:
  
  If the issue persists, consider rebuilding the query or creating a new one to see if the problem is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support notes for any specific guidance related to the error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  Training and Documentation: Review training materials or documentation related to SAP BW/BPC query design and input-ready characteristics.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the BRAIN166 error and implement a solution to resolve it.