How To Fix BRAIN358 - Excluding not allowed for characteristic &1 - temporary hierarchy join

BRAIN358 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 358

• Message text: Excluding not allowed for characteristic &1 - temporary hierarchy join

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BRAIN358 - Details

• The SAP error message BRAIN358 indicates that there is an issue with excluding a characteristic in a temporary hierarchy join. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when working with queries or data models that involve hierarchies.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to exclude a characteristic that is part of a temporary hierarchy. In SAP BW, temporary hierarchies are used to create a dynamic structure for reporting purposes, and certain operations, such as exclusions, are not permitted on these hierarchies. This restriction is in place to maintain the integrity of the hierarchy and ensure that the data is accurately represented.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BRAIN358 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Review the Query Design: Check the query or data model where the error occurs. Ensure that you are not trying to exclude a characteristic that is part of a temporary hierarchy.
  
  
  Modify the Hierarchy Usage: