How To Fix BRAIN626 - Please enter a valid value for characteristic &.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 626

• Message text: Please enter a valid value for characteristic &.

What causes this issue?

You have entered an invalid characteristic value for a characteristic.

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?

Please enter a valid value for the characteristic. You can get
suggestions from the F4 help. If no information is available then it is
possible that no characteristic values exist for this characteristic.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN626 - Please enter a valid value for characteristic &. ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN626, which states "Please enter a valid value for characteristic &," typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) when a user is trying to enter or select a value for a characteristic that is not recognized or is invalid.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Characteristic Value: The value entered for the characteristic does not exist in the master data or is not valid for the current context.
  Missing Master Data: The characteristic may not have any associated master data, meaning that there are no valid values to choose from.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select certain values for the characteristic.
  Data Type Mismatch: The value entered may not match the expected data type for the characteristic (e.g., entering a string where a number is expected).
  Incorrect Configuration: The characteristic may not be properly configured in the InfoObject or may have been deactivated.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Valid Values: Verify the list of valid values for the characteristic in the master data. You can do this by navigating to the relevant InfoObject in the SAP BW system.
  Update Master Data: If the required value is missing, you may need to add it to the master data for the characteristic.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic and its values.
  Data Entry Validation: Double-check the value being entered to ensure it matches the expected format and data type.
  Configuration Review: If the issue persists, review the configuration of the characteristic in the InfoObject settings to ensure it is active and correctly set up.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like RSD1 (to view InfoObjects) or RSA1 (to access the Data Warehousing Workbench) to investigate the characteristics and their values.
  Master Data Maintenance: Use transaction RSD1 to maintain master data for the characteristic.
  Authorization Checks: Use transaction SU53 to check for authorization issues after encountering the error.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or BW/BPC administrator for further assistance.