How To Fix BRAIN408 - Characteristic &1 is not permitted for selection.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 408

• Message text: Characteristic &1 is not permitted for selection.

What causes this issue?

Characteristic &V1& is not used correctly in the Query Designer.

System Response

The query cannot be executed.

How to fix this error?

In the maintenance of the InfoObjects, characteristic &V1& is set so
that it cannot be allowed for selection (CHASEL = &V3&, CHANAV = &V4&).
Thus, filter conditions must not appear either in the query itself
(filter, free characteristics, columns, rows) or in the structure
elements.
In the query in question, characteristic &V1& in element &V2& is
restricted by values or variables (that is, it is filtered).
Check the query or change the settings for characteristic &V1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN408 - Characteristic &1 is not permitted for selection. ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN408 indicates that a specific characteristic (denoted as &1) is not permitted for selection in the context of a query or report. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when working with queries in the BEx (Business Explorer) Analyzer or similar tools.
  Cause:
  
  Characteristic Not Allowed: The characteristic you are trying to use in your selection is not allowed in the context of the query. This could be due to restrictions set in the query definition.
  Query Design: The query may have been designed in such a way that certain characteristics are excluded from selection to ensure data integrity or to meet specific reporting requirements.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic in question.
  Data Source Limitations: The data source (InfoProvider) may not support the characteristic for selection due to its configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Query Definition: Review the query definition in the BEx Query Designer. Ensure that the characteristic is included in the query and is allowed for selection.
  Modify Query Settings: If the characteristic is not included, you may need to modify the query settings to allow it. This may involve adding the characteristic to the query or adjusting the filters.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic. This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations assigned to the user.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the characteristic and its usage in queries.
  Contact Administrator: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider contacting your SAP BW/BI administrator for assistance. They may have insights into the specific configuration of the InfoProvider or query.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  BEx Query Designer: Familiarize yourself with the BEx Query Designer, as it is the tool used to create and modify queries in SAP BW.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for discussions related to similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  Training Resources: Consider training resources or documentation on SAP BW/BI to better understand query design and characteristics.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the BRAIN408 error and implement a solution to resolve it.