How To Fix BRAIN290 - Error while writing master record "&1"/SID "&4" of characteristic &2

BRAIN290 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 290

• Message text: Error while writing master record "&1"/SID "&4" of characteristic &2

What causes this issue?

Value &V1& for characteristic &V2& is to be written to master data table
&V3&. An error occurred while doing this.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check the master data table. Note that, in addition to the primary
index, there can be another unique index in one of the master data
tables.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN290 - Error while writing master record "&1"/SID "&4" of characteristic &2 ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN290 typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is an issue with writing a master record for a characteristic. This error can arise due to various reasons, including data inconsistencies, authorization issues, or problems with the underlying database.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as missing or incorrect values for the characteristic.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the operation may not have the necessary authorizations to write to the master data.
  Database Locking: The database table may be locked by another process, preventing the write operation from completing.
  Technical Issues: There could be technical issues with the SAP system, such as problems with the transport layer or database connectivity.
  Incorrect Configuration: The characteristic may not be properly configured in the InfoObject settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Consistency: Review the data being processed for the characteristic and ensure that all required fields are populated