How To Fix BRAIN508 - Illegal entry: Selection &2 on characteristic &1 contains operator "CP"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 508

• Message text: Illegal entry: Selection &2 on characteristic &1 contains operator "CP"

What causes this issue?

Operator CP (= Contains Pattern) cannot be used in this selection.
The modeling for the query therefore contains errors.

System Response

The query cannot be executed with this modeling.

How to fix this error?

Check selection &V2& for characteristic &V1&. Use a different operator.

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 BRAIN508 - Illegal entry: Selection &2 on characteristic &1 contains operator "CP" ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN508 indicates that there is an illegal entry in a selection for a characteristic in a query. Specifically, it mentions that the selection contains the operator "CP" (which stands for "Contains Pattern") and that this is not allowed for the specified characteristic.
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible Operator: The operator "CP" is typically used for string pattern matching. However, certain characteristics in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) may not support this operator due to their data type or the way they are defined in the InfoObject.
  Data Type Mismatch: The characteristic you are trying to filter may not be a string or may not support pattern matching.
  Query Definition: The query might be incorrectly defined, leading to the use of an unsupported operator for the characteristic.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic Definition: Review the definition of the characteristic in the InfoObject. Ensure that it is a string type if you intend to use the "CP" operator.
  Change the Operator: If the characteristic does not support the "CP" operator, consider using a different operator such as "EQ" (Equal) or "NE" (Not Equal) that is compatible with the data type of the characteristic.
  Modify the Query: Go to the query designer and modify the selection criteria for the characteristic. Remove the "CP" operator and replace it with a valid operator.
  Test the Query: After making changes, test the query to ensure that it runs without errors and returns the expected results.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific updates or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP BW documentation for details on characteristics, operators, and query design best practices.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights or similar experiences from other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BRAIN508 error and successfully run your query.