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How To Fix BRAIN257 - Query & is not correctly defined.


BRAIN257 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: BRAIN -

  • Message number: 257

  • Message text: Query & is not correctly defined.

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  • What causes this issue?

    A calculation sequence must be calculated for cell(s) &V2& in query &V1&
    .

    How to fix this error?

    Check the definition of the query.

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BRAIN257 - Details

  • The SAP error message BRAIN257, which states "Query & is not correctly defined," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when there is an issue with the definition of a query in the Query Designer or when executing a query in BEx Analyzer or other reporting tools.
    Causes:
    
    Incorrect Query Definition: The query may have been improperly defined, such as missing key figures, dimensions, or filters.
    Data Source Issues: The underlying data source (InfoProvider) may not be correctly set up or may have been changed, leading to inconsistencies.
    Authorization Issues: The user executing the query may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain data or objects related to the query.
    Transport Issues: If the query was transported from one system to another, there may be missing objects or dependencies that were not transported.
    Query Variables: If the query uses variables that are not properly defined or have

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