How To Fix BRAIN344 - Char. &1 is not a time char.; exception aggregation &2 is not possible

BRAIN344 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 344

• Message text: Char. &1 is not a time char.; exception aggregation &2 is not possible

What causes this issue?

Exception aggregation &V2& is only possible for times, for example on a
date such as 0FISCPER, 0FISCYEAR or 0CALMONTH.

System Response

The exception aggregation on form element &V3& will be ignored.

How to fix this error?

Check the query definition.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN344 - Char. &1 is not a time char.; exception aggregation &2 is not possible ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN344 indicates that there is an issue with the characteristics being used in a query or report, specifically related to time characteristics and exception aggregation. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Incorrect Characteristic Type: The error occurs when a characteristic that is not defined as a time characteristic is being used in a context where a time characteristic is required. For example, if you are trying to perform an aggregation that is only valid for time characteristics (like year, month, day) on a non-time characteristic, this error will be triggered.
  
  
  Exception Aggregation Misconfiguration: The exception aggregation specified in the query or report is not compatible with the characteristic being used. Exception aggregations are specific types of calculations that can only be performed on certain types of data.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition: Verify the definition of the characteristic &1 in the InfoObject. Ensure that it is