How To Fix BRAIN391 - InfoCube &1 has been switched to 'Load'; It cannot be saved

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 391

• Message text: InfoCube &1 has been switched to 'Load'; It cannot be saved

What causes this issue?

During the planning session, the load mode of the InfoCube was switched
from 'Plan' to 'Load'.

System Response

It is no longer possible to save the data that was changed in this
planning session; the buffered data changes were discarded.

How to fix this error?

Check the settings of the InfoCube and restart the planning application
to enter planning data.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN391 - InfoCube &1 has been switched to 'Load'; It cannot be saved ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN391 indicates that an InfoCube has been switched to 'Load' mode, which means that it is currently in a state where data is being loaded into it. As a result, the InfoCube cannot be saved or modified until the loading process is complete.
  Cause:
  
  Data Load in Progress: The primary cause of this error is that a data load process is currently running for the specified InfoCube. During this time, the InfoCube is locked to prevent any changes that could compromise data integrity.
  Long-Running Load Process: If the data load process takes a long time to complete, it may lead to this error being encountered when trying to save changes to the InfoCube.
  System Configuration: Sometimes, system settings or configurations may lead to InfoCubes being in a 'Load' state longer than expected.
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait for Load Completion: The simplest solution is to wait until the data load process is completed. You can monitor the status of the data load in the Data Warehousing Workbench or the relevant transaction codes (like RSA1).
  Check Load Status: Use transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check the status of the InfoCube and see if there are any ongoing processes.
  Cancel Load Process: If you determine that the load process is stuck or taking too long, you may need to cancel it. This can be done through the relevant transaction (e.g., SM37 to check job status and cancel jobs).
  Review Load Process: Investigate the data load process to identify any issues that may be causing delays. This could involve checking the source system, data extraction, transformation, or loading steps.
  Consult Logs: Review the application logs or process chains to identify any errors or warnings that may provide insight into why the load is taking longer than expected.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), SM37 (Job Monitoring), and RSMO (Monitor Process Chains).
  Performance Tuning: If data loads frequently take too long, consider performance tuning of the ETL processes, optimizing data extraction, or reviewing the InfoCube design.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes for specific guidance on handling InfoCube loading issues and best practices for data loading.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BRAIN391 error and successfully save changes to the InfoCube once the loading process is complete.