How To Fix BRAIN651 - Characteristic &2 was changed in InfoCube &1. Adjust the query

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 651

• Message text: Characteristic &2 was changed in InfoCube &1. Adjust the query

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN651 - Characteristic &2 was changed in InfoCube &1. Adjust the query ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN651 indicates that a characteristic in an InfoCube has been changed, which affects the queries that rely on that InfoCube. This typically occurs when a characteristic is added, removed, or modified in the InfoCube structure, leading to inconsistencies with existing queries that reference that characteristic.
  Cause:
  
  Modification of InfoCube: The characteristic mentioned in the error message has been altered in the InfoCube (e.g., it was deleted, renamed, or its properties were changed).
  Query Dependency: The query you are trying to execute is still referencing the old structure of the InfoCube, which is no longer valid due to the changes made.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Adjust the Query:
  
  Open the query in the Query Designer.
  Check the characteristics used in the query and see if any of them have been changed or are no longer available.
  Remove or replace the changed characteristic with the new one from the InfoCube.
  Save and activate the query after making the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Rebuild the Query:
  
  If the changes are extensive, it might be easier to rebuild the query from scratch using the updated InfoCube structure.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Review any other queries that might be affected by the changes in the InfoCube and adjust them accordingly.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the changes were made in a development environment, ensure that the changes are properly transported to the production environment, and that all related queries are updated.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  InfoCube Structure: Understanding the structure of the InfoCube and how characteristics are defined is crucial. You can view the InfoCube structure in the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction RSA1).
  Query Designer: Familiarize yourself with the Query Designer tool, which is used to create and modify queries in SAP BW.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed steps on how to adjust queries and manage InfoCube changes.
  Testing: After making adjustments, always test the query to ensure it returns the expected results.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BRAIN651 error and ensure that your queries are aligned with the current structure of the InfoCube.