How To Fix BRAIN313 - CMP problem occurred in characteristic &1 for InfoProvider &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 313

• Message text: CMP problem occurred in characteristic &1 for InfoProvider &2

What causes this issue?

Characteristic &V1& of CompositeProvider/MultiProvider is not provided
with data from the included InfoProvider &V2&. This means that it is not
identified. &V1& is compounded to &V4& however, and &V4& is identified
for InfoProvider &V2& with characteristic &V3&.
There is a compounding or CMP problem with &V1& in the
CompositeProvider/MultiProvider for InfoProvider &V2&.
During query execution, is very complicated to process characteristics
with CMP problems and can result in long runtimes:

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

BW in general uses artificial surrogate identifiers (SIDs) as keys to
link characteristic values to any kind of fact or master data at query
runtime. These SIDs are 4-byte integer values. They are also used as
keys for compounded characteristics. In the compounded case, a single
SID replaces a compounded key.
Example 1: simple characteristic country
<EX> Country SID</>
<EX> initial 0</>
<EX> DE 1</>
<EX> US 2</>
<EX>Example 2: compounded characteristic region</>
<EX> Country Region SID</>
<EX> initial initial 0</>
<EX> DE initial 1</>
<EX> DE BY,,,,2</>
<EX> DE BW,,,,3</>
With a CMP problem, the analytic engine cannot use SIDs for
characteristics of this kind - or at least not for the InfoProvider -
because the initial SID = 0 for &V1& is not the same as the initial
compound key for &V4& &V1& (if actual values are posted in &V2& for
&V4&).
Hierarchies for &V1& must therefore often be read at leaf level. Also,
it is not possible to use hierarchy aggregates for &V1& or for the
remaining InfoProviders.

System Response

The system tries to avoid negative impacts on performance wherever
possible. Unfortunately, performance issues cannot be avoided in some
cases if you want to display the correct results.
Also pushdown of OLAP functionality into SAP HANA/BWA is limited or even
completely prevented if CMP problems occur.

How to fix this error?

SAP strongly advises not to use CompositeProviders or MultiProviders
with CMP problems. There are 3 ways to overcome CMP problems:
Add the characteristic &V1& to all InfoProviders within the
CompositeProvider or MultiProvider
Add characteristic &V1& or a characteristic compounded to &V4& that can
be identified using &V1& to InfoProvider &V2&. The value for &V1& can
always be initial in &V2&.
Hide the affected characteristic &V1& in the CompositeProvider or
MultiProvider
If it is not convenient to have characteristic &V1& in InfoProvider &V2&
, you can hide it by setting the InfoProvider-specific properties,
selection = '4' and CHANAV = '2', for &V1& in InfoProvider &V2&.
CHANAV cannot be changed directly in the provider-specific properties.
CHANAV must be changed using transaction SE16 in table RSDICHAPRO.
To change this property for the relevant characteristic, fill the
following fields in transaction SE16:
INFOCUBE: &V2&
OBJVERS: M
CHANM: &V1& (enter the technical name only)
Set CHANAV = '2' for the selected record. If the InfoProvider is changed
and reactivated in InfoProvider maintenance after this change is
performed, the CHANAV change also becomes effective.
This means that &V1& remains hidden in InfoProvider &V2&, which means
that &V1& is not available in Query Designer. InfoProvider &V2& is not
actually changed, but the CMP problem for &V1& in the
CompositeProvider/MultiProvider is resolved. Note that warning message
Brain 263 will be displayed when the CompositeProvider/MultiProvider is
checked, but you can ignore this warning.
Set the compounding parent characteristic &V4& as a constant in the
affected InfoProvider &V2&
If all data records from &V2& for &V4& have the same value, you can set
&V4& for InfoProvider &V2& as a constant value (see SAP Note 1038604).
The system can then use an SID again for &V1&, and the CMP problem will
no longer be an issue.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN313 - CMP problem occurred in characteristic &1 for InfoProvider &2 ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN313 indicates that there is a problem with a characteristic in an InfoProvider, typically related to the data model in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence). This error can occur during various operations, such as data loading, reporting, or querying.
  Cause:
  The error message BRAIN313 usually arises due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data for the specified characteristic, such as missing values or incorrect data types.
  Modeling Issues: The characteristic may not be properly defined in the InfoProvider, or there may be issues with the underlying data model.
  Data Source Problems: The data source from which the InfoProvider is pulling data may have issues, such as missing or corrupted data.
  Transformation Errors: If there are transformations applied to the data during loading, errors in these transformations can lead to this message.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, authorization problems can prevent access to certain characteristics or data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BRAIN313 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Data Consistency:
  
  Review the data in the characteristic specified in the error message. Ensure that there are no missing or invalid values.
  Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to analyze the data.
  
  
  
  Review InfoProvider Definition:
  
  Go to the InfoProvider definition and check the characteristics and key figures. Ensure that they are correctly defined and mapped.
  Check for any changes made to the InfoProvider that might have caused the issue.
  
  
  
  Examine Data Sources:
  
  Verify the data source from which the InfoProvider is pulling data. Ensure that the data source is functioning correctly and that the data is available.
  
  
  
  Check Transformations:
  
  If transformations are being used, review them for any errors or inconsistencies. Ensure that the mappings are correct and that there are no issues in the transformation logic.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic and the InfoProvider. Check the roles and authorizations assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Reprocess Data:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reprocessing the data load for the InfoProvider. This can sometimes resolve transient issues.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates available that can resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with the error details and any relevant logs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSMO (Monitor Data Loads), RSPC (Process Chain Maintenance).
  SAP BW/BI Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for more details on InfoProviders, characteristics, and data modeling.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying cause of the BRAIN313 error message in SAP.