How To Fix BRAIN365 - Access type not possible for "characteristic relationships" result values

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 365

• Message text: Access type not possible for "characteristic relationships" result values

What causes this issue?

The InfoProvider does not support characteristic relationships.
Therefore the access type for results values <ZK>Characteristic
Relationships</> is not possible.

System Response

Instead, for all characteristics with access type <ZK>Characteristic
Values </>the setting<ZK> Posted Values</> is used.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN365 - Access type not possible for "characteristic relationships" result values ?

  The SAP error message "BRAIN365 Access type not possible for 'characteristic relationships' result values" typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when there is an issue with accessing characteristic relationships in a query or report.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Query Design: The query may be trying to access characteristic relationships that are not properly defined or are not accessible in the context of the query.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic relationships.
  Data Model Issues: There may be inconsistencies or issues in the underlying data model, such as missing or incorrectly configured characteristic relationships.
  Technical Issues: There could be technical issues with the BW system, such as problems with the InfoProvider or the data source.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Query Design:
  
  Review the query definition in the Query Designer to ensure that the characteristic relationships are correctly defined and that the query is set up to access them appropriately.
  Ensure that the characteristics and key figures used in the query are compatible with the characteristic relationships.
  
  
  
  Verify Authorizations:
  
  Check the user authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access the characteristic relationships.
  Use transaction code SU53 to analyze authorization issues after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Review Data Model:
  
  Check the InfoObjects and InfoProviders to ensure that the characteristic relationships are correctly defined and activated.
  Use transaction RSA1 to review the data model and ensure that all necessary objects are in place.
  
  
  
  Technical Troubleshooting:
  
  Check for any system errors or logs that may provide more information about the issue.
  If necessary, perform a data load to refresh the data in the InfoProvider and ensure that the characteristic relationships are populated correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to characteristic relationships and the specific error message for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message 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 SAP BW/BI query design and characteristic relationships for a deeper understanding.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to involve your SAP Basis or BW support team for further investigation.