How To Fix BRAIN500 - Error in the query definition &1 &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 500

• Message text: Error in the query definition &1 &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN500 - Error in the query definition &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN500, which states "Error in the query definition &1 &2," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when there is an issue with a query definition in the BEx (Business Explorer) Query Designer. This error can arise due to various reasons, including issues with the query structure, data sources, or authorization problems.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Query Definition: The query may have been defined incorrectly, such as missing key figures, dimensions, or filters.
  Data Source Issues: The underlying InfoProvider (e.g., InfoCube, DSO) may not be available or may have been changed.
  Authorization Problems: The user executing the query may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data or the query itself.
  Technical Issues: There may be technical issues with the BW system, such as inconsistencies in the data model or problems with the transport of query definitions.
  Version Compatibility: If the query was created in