How To Fix BRAIN285 - &1(&2) contains more than one default value. All but first deleted.

BRAIN285 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 285

• Message text: &1(&2) contains more than one default value. All but first deleted.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN285 - &1(&2) contains more than one default value. All but first deleted. ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN285 indicates that there is an issue with a characteristic in a query or report where multiple default values have been assigned. This can occur in various SAP modules, particularly in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) environments.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when a characteristic (like a key figure or dimension) is set up with more than one default value in the context of a query or report. SAP expects only one default value for a characteristic, and when it finds multiple, it automatically deletes all but the first one, leading to this warning message.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to check the settings for the characteristic in question and ensure that only one default value is assigned. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Identify the Characteristic: Determine which characteristic is causing the issue. The error message will typically indicate the characteristic name and its