How To Fix BRAIN378 - Formula element '&1 &2' cannot be input-ready

BRAIN378 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 378

• Message text: Formula element '&1 &2' cannot be input-ready

What causes this issue?

A formula element can only be input ready if at least one preceding
operand is input ready, and an inverse formula has been defined for this
in Query Designer.
This is not the case for '&V1& &V2&'.

System Response

The input-readiness of '&V1& &V2&' will be rescinded.

How to fix this error?

If you do not think this should happen, 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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN378 - Formula element '&1 &2' cannot be input-ready ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN378 indicates that a formula element in a planning function cannot be made input-ready. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BPC (Business Planning and Consolidation) when working with planning functions and formulas.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Formula Element Configuration: The formula element may not be configured correctly to allow input. This could be due to the element being set as read-only or not being defined as input-ready in the planning function.
  
  
  Data Source Issues: The data source for the planning function may not support input-ready elements. For example, if the data source is a query that does not allow for input, this error can occur.
  
  
  Incorrect Planning Function Settings: The planning function itself may not be set up to allow input for certain elements. This could be due to restrictions in the planning sequence or the way the