How To Fix BRAIN295 - Value "&1" of characteristic &2 is not a valid UUID

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 295

• Message text: Value "&1" of characteristic &2 is not a valid UUID

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN295 - Value "&1" of characteristic &2 is not a valid UUID ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN295 indicates that a value provided for a characteristic is not a valid UUID (Universally Unique Identifier). This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when dealing with data modeling, data extraction, or reporting.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Format: The value provided for the characteristic does not conform to the UUID format. A valid UUID is a 128-bit number represented as a string of hexadecimal digits, typically displayed in five groups separated by hyphens (e.g., 123e4567-e89b-12d3-a456-426614174000).
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a manual entry error where the UUID was incorrectly typed or formatted.
  Data Source Issue: The data being loaded or processed may contain incorrect or malformed UUIDs.
  Configuration Issue: The characteristic may not be properly configured to accept UUIDs, or there may be a mismatch in the expected data type.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the UUID Format: Ensure that the value being passed for the characteristic is a valid UUID. It should follow the standard format and length.
  Data Validation: Validate the source data to ensure that all UUIDs are correctly formatted before they are processed or loaded into SAP.
  Correct Data Entry: If the UUID was entered manually, correct any typographical errors.
  Review Data Source: If the UUIDs are coming from an external data source, check the data extraction or transformation process to ensure that UUIDs are being generated and formatted correctly.
  Configuration Review: Check the configuration of the characteristic in SAP BW or HANA to ensure it is set up to accept UUIDs correctly.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider enabling debugging or logging to capture more details about where the error is occurring in the process.
  
  Related Information:
  
  UUID Format: A UUID is typically represented as a 36-character string (32 alphanumeric characters and 4 hyphens).
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on UUIDs and characteristics in the context of your specific SAP module.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the BRAIN295 error and implement a solution to resolve it.