How To Fix BRAIN569 - Illegal operands in inverse formula &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 569

• Message text: Illegal operands in inverse formula &2

What causes this issue?

The definition of inverse formula '&V2&' can only use operands from the
formula group for input-ready formula '&V1&'. The formula group consists
of all operands from the input-ready formula, and the input-ready
formula (the carrier) itself.
'&V3&' is not contained in the formula group or is the only operand used
in formula '&V2&'. In the latter case use '&V1&' instead.

System Response

The query is malformed and cannot be generated.

How to fix this error?

In inverse formulas, only use operands from the formula group. Form the
inverse formula by breaking down the input-ready formula after the
operand to be inverted.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN569 - Illegal operands in inverse formula &2 ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN569: Illegal operands in inverse formula &2 typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when there is an issue with the calculation or formula defined in a query or a data model. This error indicates that there is a problem with the operands used in an inverse formula, which is often related to the way calculations are defined in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Operand Types: The operands used in the inverse formula may not be compatible. For example, trying to perform mathematical operations on non-numeric data types.
  Missing Data: If the data required for the calculation is missing or not properly loaded, it can lead to this error.
  Incorrect Formula Syntax: The formula may have syntax errors or may not adhere to the expected format for inverse calculations.
  Data Model Issues: There may be issues with the underlying data model or InfoProvider that