How To Fix BRAIN267 - Characteristic &1 does not exist; exception aggregation not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 267

• Message text: Characteristic &1 does not exist; exception aggregation not possible

What causes this issue?

InfoObject &V1& is not a valid characteristic of the InfoProvider.

System Response

The exception aggregation at the form element '&V2&' is not taken into
consideration.

How to fix this error?

You can resolve the problem by changing the query in the Query Designer.
The system proposes an appropriate solution to how the InfoObject can be
removed from the query. You must ensure that the query or form element
&V2& is still defined meaningfully.

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 BRAIN267 - Characteristic &1 does not exist; exception aggregation not possible ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN267 indicates that a characteristic specified in a query or report does not exist in the context of the data being processed. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when working with queries, InfoProviders, or data models.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Characteristic: The characteristic specified in the query does not exist in the InfoProvider or the data model being used.
  Incorrect Query Definition: The query may be incorrectly defined, referencing a characteristic that has been removed or renamed.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the underlying data model (like changes in InfoObjects or InfoProviders) that have not been reflected in the query.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Existence:
  
  Verify that the characteristic referenced in the error message exists in the relevant InfoProvider or data model.
  Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check the InfoObjects and InfoProviders.
  
  
  
  Update Query:
  
  If the characteristic has been renamed or removed, update the query definition to reflect the current state of the data model.
  Use the BEx Query Designer to modify the query and ensure that all referenced characteristics are valid.
  
  
  
  Rebuild the Query:
  
  If the query is complex, consider rebuilding it from scratch to ensure that all components are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the query has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic. This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the query was transported from another system, ensure that all related objects (like InfoObjects) were also transported correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP BW/BI you are using for any known issues or updates.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSRV: Query Monitor for checking query consistency
  RSD1: InfoObject maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues related to the error message or the characteristics in question.
  BEx Query Designer: Use this tool to visually inspect and modify queries, ensuring that all characteristics are valid and correctly configured.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the BRAIN267 error and implement a solution to resolve it.