How To Fix BRAIN264 - For non-cumulative InfoCubes, time chars must be assigned identically


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: BRAIN -

  • Message number: 264

  • Message text: For non-cumulative InfoCubes, time chars must be assigned identically

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  • What causes this issue?

    The included InfoProvider &V2& is a non-cumulative InfoCube; this means
    it contains at least one non-cumulative key figure. Time characteristics
    can therefore only be identified with each other. However,
    characteristic &V3& from &V2& may not be identified with characteristic
    &V1& from the MultiProvider.

    System Response

    The MultiProvider cannot be activated.

    How to fix this error?

    Change the assignment.

    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.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN264 - For non-cumulative InfoCubes, time chars must be assigned identically ?
    The SAP error message BRAIN264 typically occurs when you are working with non-cumulative InfoCubes in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) and there is an inconsistency in the assignment of time characteristics. This error indicates that the time characteristics (like fiscal year, period, etc.) must be assigned in the same way across all the dimensions of the InfoCube.
    
    Cause: The error arises due to the following reasons: Inconsistent Time Characteristic Assignment: Non-cumulative InfoCubes require that all time characteristics are assigned uniformly across all dimensions. If one dimension has a different assignment than another, this error will occur. Modeling Errors: During the modeling of the InfoCube, if the time characteristics are not correctly defined or if there are discrepancies in the way they are linked to the dimensions, this can lead to the error. Data Loading Issues: If the data being loaded into the InfoCube does not conform to the expected structure, it can trigger this error.
    Solution: To resolve

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