Message type: E = Error
Message class: BRAIN -
Message number: 168
Message text: The settings for characteristic &1 and input mode &2 are incompatible
Characteristic &V1& cannot be included in the drilldown (CHANAV = &V2&;
CHASEL = &V4&).
This is not compatible with input mode &V2&, as this would force a
drilldown or filtering for the characteristic.
The query cannot be generated in this input mode.
Check characteristic &V1& and the query.
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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BRAIN168
- The settings for characteristic &1 and input mode &2 are incompatible ?The SAP error message BRAIN168 indicates that there is an incompatibility between the settings for a characteristic and the input mode being used in a planning scenario. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BPC (Business Planning and Consolidation) when working with planning functions or queries.
Cause: The error can arise due to several reasons: Incompatible Characteristic Settings: The characteristic specified in the error message may have settings that do not align with the input mode being used. For example, if the characteristic is set to a certain type of input (like a key figure) but the input mode expects a different type (like a characteristic value). Incorrect Input Mode: The input mode specified may not be suitable for the characteristic. For instance, if the input mode is set to "manual entry" but the characteristic is configured for "automatic calculation." Planning Function Configuration: The planning function or query may
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