How To Fix BRAIN315 - Value "&1" (HEX &4) of characteristic &2 contains an error at position &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 315

• Message text: Value "&1" (HEX &4) of characteristic &2 contains an error at position &3

What causes this issue?

Characters that have a hexadecimal display between HEX00 and HEX1F are
not permitted in characteristic values. The character at position &V3&
is one of these characters. The value is therefore not permitted.
Note that these characters cannot be displayed and are therefore
displayed as <ZK>#</>. The actual character <ZK>#</> has the hexadecimal
display HEX23.

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 origin of the characteristic value. If possible, change it in
the source. Incorrect source text in update routines and transfer
routines can also cause this problem.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN315 - Value "&1" (HEX &4) of characteristic &2 contains an error at position &3 ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN315 indicates that there is an issue with the value of a characteristic in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence). This error typically arises when the system encounters an invalid or incorrectly formatted value for a characteristic during data processing or loading.
  Cause:
  The error message BRAIN315 can be triggered by several factors, including:
  
  Invalid Characteristic Value: The value being processed does not conform to the expected format or data type for the characteristic.
  Hexadecimal Value Issues: The error message includes a hexadecimal representation of the value, which suggests that the system is interpreting the value in a way that is not valid for the characteristic.
  Data Type Mismatch: The value may not match the defined data type for the characteristic (e.g., numeric, string).
  Incorrect Data Load: The data being loaded into the InfoObject may contain errors or inconsistencies.
  Data Source Issues: The source of the data may have incorrect or corrupted values.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BRAIN315 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Characteristic Definition: Review the definition of the characteristic in the SAP BW system to ensure that the expected data type and format are correctly defined.
  
  
  Validate the Data: Inspect the data being loaded or processed to identify any invalid values. Look for:
  
  Incorrect formats (e.g., alphanumeric values in a numeric field).
  Special characters that may not be allowed.
  Values that exceed the defined length for the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to analyze the InfoObjects and check for any inconsistencies.
  
  
  Data Source Review: If the data is coming from an external source, verify that the data extraction process is correctly configured and that the source data is clean and valid.
  
  
  Error Logs: Check the error logs in the SAP system for more detailed information about the error. This can provide insights into which specific records are causing the issue.
  
  
  Data Transformation: If necessary, apply transformations to the data before loading it into the InfoObject to ensure that it meets the required format.
  
  
  Testing: After making corrections, perform a test load to verify that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for guidelines on data modeling and characteristic definitions.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the underlying issue causing the BRAIN315 error in your SAP BW or BI environment.