How To Fix BRAIN240 - Critical error during characteristic derivation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 240

• Message text: Critical error during characteristic derivation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN240 - Critical error during characteristic derivation ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN240, which indicates a "Critical error during characteristic derivation," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when there is an issue with the derivation of characteristics during data processing or loading.
  Causes:
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as missing or incorrect values in the source data.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect settings in the InfoObject or the transformation rules can lead to errors during characteristic derivation.
  Master Data Issues: Missing or incorrect master data for the characteristics being derived can cause failures.
  BAdI Implementation: If there are custom implementations (BAdIs) that affect characteristic derivation, they may contain errors or not handle certain cases properly.
  Performance Issues: If the system is under heavy load, it may lead to timeouts or other performance-related errors during processing.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Consistency: Review the source data for any inconsistencies or missing values. Ensure that all required fields