How To Fix BRAIN436 - Variable &1 cannot be used in InfoProvider &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 436

• Message text: Variable &1 cannot be used in InfoProvider &3

What causes this issue?

Variable &V1& is to be replaced from characteristic &V2& or from an
attribute of the InfoObject &V2&. However, &V2& is not contained in
InfoProvider &V3&.
This type of variable with the processing type <ZK>Replacement Path
</>can only be used when the characteristic itself is included in the
InfoProvider. It is not sufficient that the variable and an InfoProvider
characteristic refer to the same basic characteristic.

How to fix this error?

Check the query and change it.

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 BRAIN436 - Variable &1 cannot be used in InfoProvider &3 ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN436 indicates that a variable (denoted as &1) cannot be used in a specific InfoProvider (denoted as &3). This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when working with queries, variables, and InfoProviders.
  
  Cause:
  
  Variable Definition: The variable may not be defined correctly or may not be compatible with the InfoProvider you are trying to use it with.
  InfoProvider Compatibility: The variable might be defined for a different InfoProvider or a different context than the one you are currently working with.
  Data Source Issues: The InfoProvider may not contain the characteristic or key figure that the variable is trying to reference.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization restrictions preventing the variable from being used in the specified InfoProvider.
  Variable Type: The variable type (e.g., selection variable, text variable) may not be appropriate for the InfoProvider.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Variable Definition: Review the definition of the variable