How To Fix BRAIN184 - Exception aggregation reference characteristic &1 not in InfoProvider &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 184

• Message text: Exception aggregation reference characteristic &1 not in InfoProvider &2

What causes this issue?

Characteristicl &V1& is not included in InfoProvider &V2& . It is
therefore not possible to apply the exception aggregation of key figure
&V3&.

System Response

The key figures will therefore be aggregated using all characteristics
of &V2& with generic aggregation &v4&.

How to fix this error?

To be able to perform exception aggregation, add characteristic &V1& to
InfoProvider &V2&.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN184 - Exception aggregation reference characteristic &1 not in InfoProvider &2 ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN184 indicates that there is an issue with the aggregation of a characteristic in a query or report. Specifically, it means that the reference characteristic specified in the exception aggregation is not found in the InfoProvider being used. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic referenced in the exception aggregation is not included in the InfoProvider (e.g., InfoCube, DataStore Object) that the query is based on.
  Incorrect Query Design: The query might be designed incorrectly, referencing characteristics that are not part of the data model.
  Data Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the InfoProvider (like adding or removing characteristics), the query may not have been updated accordingly.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain characteristics in the InfoProvider.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check InfoProvider Structure: Verify that the characteristic mentioned in the error message is indeed part of the InfoProvider. You can do this by checking the InfoProvider's structure in the SAP BW modeling tools.
  Update the Query: If the characteristic is not part of the InfoProvider, you may need to either remove it from the exception aggregation or modify the query to include the necessary characteristic.
  Modify Exception Aggregation: If the characteristic is not relevant anymore, consider adjusting the exception aggregation settings in the query designer to remove the reference to the missing characteristic.
  Rebuild the Query: In some cases, it may be easier to recreate the query from scratch, ensuring that all references are valid and up to date.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the query has the necessary authorizations to access all the characteristics involved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Query Designer: Familiarize yourself with the SAP BW Query Designer, as it is the tool used to create and modify queries, including exception aggregations.
  Data Modeling: Understanding the data model and how characteristics are defined in the InfoProvider can help prevent such issues in the future.
  Testing: After making changes, always test the query to ensure that it runs without errors and returns the expected results.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BRAIN184 error and ensure that your queries function correctly.