How To Fix BRAIN186 - Exception aggregation ignored; &2 has no fixed time characteristic

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 186

• Message text: Exception aggregation ignored; &2 has no fixed time characteristic

What causes this issue?

The time characteristic &V1& is not included in InfoProvider &V2& . &V2&
also does not have the finest time indicator or it has one that is finer
than &V1&. The exception aggregation of key figure &V3& can thus not be
applied.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

The key figures are thus all aggregated using all characteristics of
&V2& with the generic aggregation &V4&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN186 - Exception aggregation ignored; &2 has no fixed time characteristic ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN186, which states "Exception aggregation ignored; &2 has no fixed time characteristic," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when you are trying to perform an aggregation operation on a query or report that requires a fixed time characteristic, but the characteristic in question does not meet that requirement.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Fixed Time Characteristic: The characteristic you are trying to aggregate does not have a fixed time characteristic associated with it. In SAP BW, fixed time characteristics are essential for time-based aggregations.
  Incorrect Query Design: The query may be designed in such a way that it does not include a time dimension or the time dimension is not properly defined.
  Data Model Issues: There may be issues with the underlying data model, such as missing or incorrectly configured InfoObjects or InfoProviders.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Query Design:
  
  Open the query in the Query Designer.
  Ensure that a fixed time characteristic (like 0CALMONTH, 0CALYEAR, etc.) is included in the query.
  If necessary, add a time characteristic to the query.
  
  
  
  Review InfoObjects:
  
  Go to the InfoObjects in the Data Warehousing Workbench.
  Check if the characteristic you are using is defined as a time characteristic. If it is not, you may need to create a new InfoObject that is a fixed time characteristic.
  
  
  
  Adjust Aggregation Settings:
  
  If you are using exception aggregation, ensure that the settings are correctly configured to use a fixed time characteristic.
  Review the aggregation settings in the query properties and adjust them as needed.
  
  
  
  Data Model Validation:
  
  Validate the data model to ensure that all necessary characteristics and key figures are correctly defined and linked.
  Check for any inconsistencies in the data model that might affect the aggregation.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the query again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP BW documentation for best practices on query design and aggregation.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BRAIN186 error and successfully perform the desired aggregation in your SAP BW queries.