How To Fix BRAIN317 - SID = &2 does not exist for characteristic &1 or is not selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 317

• Message text: SID = &2 does not exist for characteristic &1 or is not selected

What causes this issue?

The data manager has returned a record with SID &V2& for characteristic
&V1&.
This SID either does not exist or is not in the fixed or dynamic global
filter.

System Response

Processing for this OLAP instance is terminated.

How to fix this error?

This is probably the result of a program error:
Termination in <(>&<)>V3<(>&<)>=><(>&<)>V4<(>&<)>.

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

Contact SAP support.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN317 - SID = &2 does not exist for characteristic &1 or is not selected ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN317 indicates that a specific characteristic (identified by &1) is not selected or does not exist for a particular SID (Surrogate ID) (identified by &2) in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence). This error typically arises during the execution of queries or reports when the system is unable to find the necessary data for the specified characteristic.
  Cause:
  
  Missing SID: The SID for the characteristic does not exist in the master data table. This can happen if the data has not been loaded or if the SID was deleted.
  Characteristic Not Selected: The characteristic in question may not be included in the query or report definition, leading to the error when the system tries to access it.
  Data Load Issues: There may have been issues during the data loading process, resulting in incomplete or missing data.
  Inconsistent Data: There could be inconsistencies in the data model, such as changes in the characteristic that have not been reflected in the SID table.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Load: Ensure that the data load process for the relevant InfoObject has been executed successfully. You can check the data load logs for any errors or warnings.
  Verify Characteristic Selection: Review the query or report definition to ensure that the characteristic is selected and included in the relevant InfoProvider.
  Check Master Data: Use transaction codes like RSD1 (to check InfoObjects) and RSD2 (to check master data) to verify that the SID exists for the characteristic in question.
  Rebuild SIDs: If the SID is missing, you may need to rebuild the master data for the characteristic. This can be done by reloading the data or using the appropriate transaction to regenerate the SIDs.
  Analyze Query Design: If the error occurs in a specific query, analyze the query design to ensure that all necessary characteristics and key figures are properly defined and selected.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSD1 (InfoObject Maintenance), and RSD2 (Master Data Maintenance).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on InfoObjects, SIDs, and data loading processes for a deeper understanding of how these components interact.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or BW team for further investigation and support.