How To Fix BRAIN466 - Query is input-ready; &1 will be added as a free characteristic

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 466

• Message text: Query is input-ready; &1 will be added as a free characteristic

What causes this issue?

Cell &V2& is input-ready in the query. Therefore, 0INFOPROV in
MultiProviders, the currency or unit characteristic and, if necessary,
the reference characteristic of an exception aggregation<(>,<)> must
either be set to a unique characteristic value (on the structure element
corresponding to &V2& in the fixed filter or dynamic filter) or be
drilled down in the list.
Note that the restrictions made using variables are only taken into
account if the variable is a required parameter variable.

System Response

Characteristic &V1& is added to the query as a free characteristic.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN466 - Query is input-ready; &1 will be added as a free characteristic ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN466 indicates that a query is input-ready, and a specific characteristic (denoted by &1) will be added as a free characteristic. This message typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when working with queries in the BEx (Business Explorer) Query Designer.
  Cause:
  
  Input-Ready Query: The query is designed to allow user input for certain characteristics, which means it can accept parameters from users at runtime.
  Free Characteristics: A free characteristic is a characteristic that is not part of the query's structure but can be used for filtering or selection. When the query is input-ready, the system automatically adds certain characteristics as free characteristics to allow for dynamic filtering based on user input.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Query Design: Check the design of your query in the BEx Query Designer. Ensure that the characteristics you want to be input-ready are correctly set up.
  Adjust Free Characteristics: If you do not want a specific characteristic to be added as a free characteristic, you can modify the query settings. You can do this by:
  
  Opening the query in the BEx Query Designer.
  Navigating to the "Properties" of the query.
  Adjusting the settings for input-ready characteristics and free characteristics.
  
  
  Test the Query: After making adjustments, test the query to ensure it behaves as expected and that the correct characteristics are available for user input.
  
  Related Information:
  
  BEx Query Designer: This is the tool used to create and modify queries in SAP BW/BI. Familiarity with its features and functionalities is essential for troubleshooting issues like BRAIN466.
  Characteristics: In SAP BW, characteristics are attributes or dimensions that describe data. Understanding how they work and their roles in queries is crucial for effective query design.
  Input-Ready Queries: These queries allow users to input values at runtime, making them dynamic and flexible for reporting purposes.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider consulting SAP documentation or reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.