How To Fix BRAIN542 - &1 is ready for input but is hidden

BRAIN542 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 542

• Message text: &1 is ready for input but is hidden

What causes this issue?

Cell &V1& has been defined as input-ready in Query Designer. The 'Always
Hide' setting is also used in the 'Display' properties however.
At runtime, the cell in question will be rendered as empty and not as
input-ready.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN542 - &1 is ready for input but is hidden ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN542 indicates that a certain input field or parameter is ready for input but is currently hidden in the user interface. This can occur in various SAP applications, particularly in reporting and analysis tools like SAP BusinessObjects or SAP BW (Business Warehouse).
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or interact with the input field.
  Configuration Settings: The input field may be configured to be hidden based on certain settings in the report or query.
  Selection Screen Settings: The selection screen may have been customized to hide certain fields based on specific conditions or user roles.
  Technical Issues: There may be a technical glitch or bug in the SAP system that is causing the field to be hidden unexpectedly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BRAIN542 error, you can try the following steps:
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the