How To Fix BRAIN668 - The request contains an invalid coordinate specification.

BRAIN668 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 668

• Message text: The request contains an invalid coordinate specification.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN668 - The request contains an invalid coordinate specification. ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN668, which states "The request contains an invalid coordinate specification," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP Analytics when dealing with queries or data extraction. This error indicates that there is an issue with the way coordinates (such as dimensions, key figures, or other parameters) are specified in the request.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Dimension or Key Figure: The request may reference a dimension or key figure that does not exist or is not valid in the context of the query.
  Incorrect Hierarchy Level: If the request is trying to access a hierarchy level that is not defined or is incorrectly specified, this error can occur.
  Missing or Incorrect Filters: Filters applied to the query may be missing or incorrectly defined, leading to an invalid coordinate specification.
  Data Source Issues: The underlying data source may have been changed or is not compatible with the query being executed.
  Query Design