How To Fix BRAIN485 - 'Always Suppress Results Rows' not used for &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 485

• Message text: 'Always Suppress Results Rows' not used for &1

What causes this issue?

On characteristic &V2&, characteristic values that have not been posted
to (and are therefore empty) are also displayed. This means that the
result rows for characteristic &V1& have to be determined. The system
will find this result row but will delete it when passing the values to
the user interface.

System Response

Not all result rows for &V1& have been suppressed.

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 BRAIN485 - 'Always Suppress Results Rows' not used for &1 ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN485, which states "Always Suppress Results Rows not used for &1," typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP BusinessObjects when dealing with queries or reports that involve result rows. This message indicates that the "Always Suppress Results Rows" option is not applicable for the specific query or report you are trying to execute.
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible Query Settings: The query or report you are trying to run may have settings or characteristics that do not support the "Always Suppress Results Rows" option.
  Data Structure: The data structure or the way the data is being retrieved may not allow for the suppression of result rows.
  Query Type: Certain types of queries (e.g., those that aggregate data or have specific filters) may not be compatible with this option.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Query Settings: Review the settings of the query in the Query Designer or the report settings in the reporting tool. Ensure that the "Always Suppress Results Rows" option is appropriate for the query type you are using.
  Modify Query Design: If the query is not designed to support this option, consider modifying the query to make it compatible. This may involve changing the structure of the query or the way data is aggregated.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the "Always Suppress Results Rows" feature and its compatibility with different query types.
  Test with Different Queries: If possible, test the option with different queries to see if the issue persists. This can help identify if the problem is specific to a particular query or a broader issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional context.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation related to SAP BW and query design to better understand how to configure queries effectively.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team or a consultant with expertise in SAP BW for further assistance.