How To Fix BRAIN571 - Input-ready %GT formula &1 is not correct: Data type not correct

BRAIN571 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 571

• Message text: Input-ready %GT formula &1 is not correct: Data type not correct

What causes this issue?

In formula &V1& the percentage of the total sum (%GT) should be set as
input-ready for a given value. The value that is used as the operand for
calculating the percentage has a data type that does not allow
disaggregation. This means that function %GT cannot be inverted on this
element.

System Response

The query is malformed and cannot be generated.

How to fix this error?

Adjust the query definition accordingly.

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 BRAIN571 - Input-ready %GT formula &1 is not correct: Data type not correct ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN571 indicates that there is an issue with the input-ready formula in your SAP BW (Business Warehouse) environment. Specifically, it suggests that the data type of the formula is not correct. This error typically occurs when the formula is not properly defined or when there is a mismatch between the expected data type and the actual data type being used in the formula.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The formula is expecting a certain data type (e.g., numeric, character, date) but is receiving a different type.
  Incorrect Formula Syntax: The formula may have syntax errors or may not be properly defined.
  Incompatible Variables: The variables used in the formula may not be compatible with each other in terms of data types.
  Missing or Incorrectly Defined Characteristics: If the characteristics or key figures used in the formula are not defined correctly, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Formula Definition:
  
  Go to the formula