How To Fix BRAIN409 - Characteristic &1 is not permitted for navigation.

BRAIN409 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 409

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

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 InfoObjects, characteristic &V1& (technical name =
&V2&) is set so that it is not available for navigation. (CHASEL = &V3&,
CHANAV = &V4&). For this reason, it must not appear in the navigation
area of the query (free characteristics, rows, columns).
In the query in question, characteristic &V1& appears in the navigation
area.
Either check the query or change the settings for characteristic &V1&.

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 BRAIN409 - Characteristic &1 is not permitted for navigation. ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN409, which states "Characteristic &1 is not permitted for navigation," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when you are trying to navigate or analyze data using a characteristic that is not allowed for that specific operation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Characteristic Restrictions: The characteristic you are trying to use for navigation may not be defined as navigable in the InfoObject settings. Some characteristics are restricted from being used in certain contexts, such as in queries or reports.
  Query Design: The query you are using may not include the characteristic in its design, or it may be set up in a way that does not allow for navigation using that characteristic.
  Data Model Issues: There may be issues with the underlying data model, such as missing or incorrectly configured relationships between InfoObjects.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or navigate