How To Fix BRAIN182 - &1 cannot be input ready. Translation key &2 is complex.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 182

• Message text: &1 cannot be input ready. Translation key &2 is complex.

What causes this issue?

The currency translation with the currency translation key &V2& is
active for &V1&. Currency translation key &V2& has a variable time
reference or a variable target currency. It is therefore not possible to
reverse the rate transformation.

System Response

The input-readiness of &V1& is deactivated while currency translation
key &V2& is active.

How to fix this error?

You can switch off the currency translation for the query definition and
display the database currency. You can then convert and enter locally
using the exchange rate for the key date.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN182 - &1 cannot be input ready. Translation key &2 is complex. ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN182 indicates that a certain characteristic (identified by the key &1) cannot be set to input-ready because the translation key (identified by &2) is complex. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when dealing with queries or characteristics that have complex translations or hierarchies.
  Cause:
  
  Complex Translation Key: The characteristic has a translation key that is not straightforward, which may involve multiple languages or complex hierarchies.
  Hierarchy Issues: If the characteristic is part of a hierarchy, it may not be possible to set it to input-ready due to the complexity of the hierarchy.
  Data Model Constraints: The data model may have constraints that prevent certain characteristics from being input-ready.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic Settings: Review the settings of the characteristic in the InfoObject maintenance. Ensure that it is configured correctly and that the translation key is not overly complex.
  Simplify Translations: If possible, simplify the translation key or the hierarchy associated with the characteristic. This may involve reducing the number of languages or simplifying the structure.
  Review Hierarchies: If the characteristic is part of a hierarchy, consider whether it is necessary for it to be input-ready. If not, you may need to adjust the hierarchy settings.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP BW/BI you are using for any additional guidance or known issues.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is impacting critical business processes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) and RSD1 (InfoObject Maintenance) to investigate the characteristics and their settings.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the BRAIN182 error message in SAP.