How To Fix BRAIN394 - Key figures with formula aggregation are in square brackets [ ]

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 394

• Message text: Key figures with formula aggregation are in square brackets [ ]

System Response

INCLUDE BRAIN115 OBJECT DOKU ID NA

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 BRAIN394 - Key figures with formula aggregation are in square brackets [ ] ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN394 indicates that there is an issue with the way key figures are being defined in a query, particularly when it comes to the use of formula aggregation. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when working with queries in the BEx Query Designer.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when a key figure that is defined with a formula aggregation is being referenced in a way that is not allowed. In SAP BW, key figures that are calculated using formulas must be enclosed in square brackets [ ] to indicate that they are derived values. However, if you attempt to use these key figures in a context that does not support formula aggregation, or if they are incorrectly referenced, you will encounter this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BRAIN394 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Key Figure Definition: Ensure that