How To Fix BRAIN370 - Incorrect identification of characteristic &1 in PartProvider &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 370

• Message text: Incorrect identification of characteristic &1 in PartProvider &2

What causes this issue?

See the long text in BR9.

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 BRAIN370 - Incorrect identification of characteristic &1 in PartProvider &2 ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN370 indicates that there is an issue with the identification of a characteristic in a PartProvider. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when dealing with data modeling, especially when working with InfoObjects, PartProviders, or queries.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Characteristic Name: The characteristic specified in the error message (&1) may not exist or may be incorrectly spelled in the context of the PartProvider (&2).
  Inconsistent Data Model: There may be inconsistencies in the data model, such as missing or incorrectly defined characteristics in the InfoProvider.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport, the characteristic may not have been transported correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic or PartProvider.
  Data Source Issues: The data source may not be correctly configured, leading to issues in identifying the characteristic.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Characteristic Name: Check the spelling and existence of the characteristic in the InfoObject catalog. Ensure that it is correctly defined in the PartProvider.
  Check Data Model: Review the data model to ensure that all characteristics are correctly defined and linked. Make sure that the PartProvider is correctly set up to include the characteristic.
  Transport Validation: If the issue arose after a transport, validate that all necessary objects were transported correctly. You may need to re-transport or manually adjust the configuration.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic and PartProvider. You may need to consult with your security team to verify this.
  Data Source Configuration: Review the configuration of the data source to ensure it is set up correctly and that it can access the required characteristics.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check InfoProviders and characteristics.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the query or the data flow to identify where the breakdown occurs.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights or similar cases.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the BRAIN370 error message in SAP.