How To Fix BRAIN357 - More than one hierarchy/derivation type used for characteristic &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 357

• Message text: More than one hierarchy/derivation type used for characteristic &1

What causes this issue?

If the key date is to be determined for a characteristic from the data
for a time-dependent hierarchy (temporal hierarchy join), then only a
hierarchy and a derivation type is supported for the characteristic.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN357 - More than one hierarchy/derivation type used for characteristic &1 ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN357 indicates that there is a conflict in the configuration of a characteristic in the Business Intelligence (BI) or Business Warehouse (BW) system. Specifically, it means that more than one hierarchy or derivation type is being used for a single characteristic, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Hierarchies: The characteristic in question has been assigned multiple hierarchies, which can lead to ambiguity in data retrieval and reporting.
  Conflicting Derivation Types: Different derivation types may have been defined for the same characteristic, causing a conflict in how data is derived or aggregated.
  Configuration Errors: There may be errors in the configuration of the InfoObjects or the data model that lead to this situation.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Hierarchies: Check the hierarchies assigned to the characteristic. Ensure that only one hierarchy is active or that the correct hierarchy is being used for the intended analysis.
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance and review the hierarchy settings for the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Check Derivation Types: Verify the derivation types assigned to the characteristic. Ensure that only one derivation type is being used.
  
  You can do this by navigating to the relevant InfoObject and checking the settings for derivation.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration: If multiple hierarchies or derivation types are necessary for different scenarios, consider creating separate characteristics or InfoObjects to handle these cases.
  
  This may involve creating new InfoObjects or modifying existing ones to ensure that they are not conflicting.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on managing hierarchies and derivation types in your version of SAP BW/BI.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, test the data model and reports to ensure that the error is resolved and that data is being retrieved correctly.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation related to InfoObjects, hierarchies, and data modeling in SAP BW/BI for a deeper understanding.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BRAIN357 error and ensure that your characteristic is configured correctly for reporting and analysis.