How To Fix BRAIN677 - No key figure specified by request. Processing terminated.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 677

• Message text: No key figure specified by request. Processing terminated.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN677 - No key figure specified by request. Processing terminated. ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN677: No key figure specified by request. Processing terminated. typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when a query or data request is executed without specifying a key figure. Key figures are essential components in reporting and analysis, as they represent measurable values (like sales, revenue, etc.) that you want to analyze.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Key Figure: The most common cause of this error is that the query or data request does not have any key figures defined. This can happen if the query was created incorrectly or if the key figures were inadvertently removed.
  Incorrect Query Design: The query might be designed in such a way that it does not include any key figures, either due to a filter or selection criteria that excludes them.
  Data Source Issues: The data source might not have any key figures available, or there could be issues with the underlying data model.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain key figures, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Query Design:
  
  Open the query in the Query Designer.
  Ensure that at least one key figure is included in the query. If none are present, add the necessary key figures to the query.
  
  
  
  Review Filters and Variables:
  
  Check if there are any filters or variables applied that might be excluding key figures. Adjust them as necessary to include the required key figures.
  
  
  
  Validate Data Source:
  
  Ensure that the data source (InfoProvider) used in the query has the necessary key figures defined. You can check this in the InfoProvider settings.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user executing the query has the appropriate authorizations to access the key figures. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Test with Different User:
  
  If possible, try executing the query with a different user account that has full access to see if the issue persists.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Query:
  
  If the query is still not functioning correctly, consider recreating it from scratch to ensure that all components are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP BW/BI documentation for best practices in query design and key figure management.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BRAIN677 error and successfully execute your query.