How To Fix BRAIN681 - Characteristic & is unknown.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 681

• Message text: Characteristic & is unknown.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN681 - Characteristic & is unknown. ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN681, which states "Characteristic & is unknown," 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 recognized by the system. This can happen for several reasons:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic may not exist in the InfoObject catalog or may have been deleted.
  Incorrect Query Definition: The query may be referencing a characteristic that is not included in the data model or is incorrectly defined.
  Transport Issues: If the characteristic was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly activated or may be missing in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic.
  Data Source Issues: The data source may not be properly configured, leading to the characteristic not being recognized.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Characteristic Existence: Verify that the characteristic exists in the InfoObject catalog. You can do this by navigating to the InfoObjects in the SAP BW system.
  Review Query Definition: Open the query in the Query Designer and check if the characteristic is correctly defined and included in the query.
  Transport Check: If the characteristic was recently transported, ensure that it has been activated in the target system. You can check the transport logs for any errors.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic. You can check this in the user roles and authorizations.
  Data Source Configuration: Verify that the data source is correctly configured and that the characteristic is included in the data model.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check InfoObjects and queries.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on InfoObjects, queries, and data modeling in BW/BI.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be helpful to consult with your SAP Basis or BW team for further investigation.