How To Fix BRAIN620 - Characteristic & is not available.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 620

• Message text: Characteristic & is not available.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN620 - Characteristic & is not available. ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN620, which states "Characteristic & is not available," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when a query or report is trying to access a characteristic that is not available in the data model or InfoProvider being used.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic specified in the error message is not included in the InfoObject or InfoProvider being queried.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model, such as the deletion or deactivation of a characteristic, can lead to this error.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic.
  Incorrect Query Design: The query may be incorrectly designed, referencing characteristics that are not part of the selected InfoProvider.
  Transport Issues: If the query or InfoProvider was transported from one system to another, there may be inconsistencies or missing objects.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check InfoProvider: Verify that the characteristic is included in the InfoProvider (e.g., InfoCube, DataStore Object) being used in the query.
  Update Query: If the characteristic is no longer available, update the query to remove or replace the characteristic with a valid one.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  Re-activate InfoObjects: If the characteristic was deactivated, consider reactivating it in the InfoObject maintenance.
  Transport Consistency: If the issue arose after a transport, check for any missing objects or inconsistencies in the target system. You may need to re-transport the necessary objects.
  Check for Data Load Issues: Ensure that the data load process has completed successfully and that the characteristic has data available.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check InfoProviders and InfoObjects.
  Query Designer: Use the Query Designer to review and modify the query that is causing the error.
  Authorization Objects: Check the relevant authorization objects (like S_RS_COMP) to ensure the user has access to the required characteristics.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or BW team for further investigation.