How To Fix BRAIN528 - 'Plan buffer' breakpoint reached

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 528

• Message text: 'Plan buffer' breakpoint reached

Data from the plan buffer of an aggregation level is placed in E_T_DATA.

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 BRAIN528 - 'Plan buffer' breakpoint reached ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN528, which states "Plan buffer breakpoint reached," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when there is an issue related to the planning buffer. This message indicates that the system has reached a predefined limit for the planning buffer, which is used to store planning data temporarily during the planning process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Buffer Limit Reached: The planning buffer has a limit on the amount of data it can hold. When this limit is reached, the system cannot process additional planning requests.
  High Volume of Data: If a large volume of planning data is being processed simultaneously, it can quickly fill up the buffer.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration of the planning environment or insufficient resources allocated to the planning buffer can lead to this error.
  Long Running Processes: If there are long-running planning processes that do not release the buffer, it can lead to