How To Fix BRAIN695 - You cannot use hierarchies or an additional characteristic in drilldown

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 695

• Message text: You cannot use hierarchies or an additional characteristic in drilldown

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN695 - You cannot use hierarchies or an additional characteristic in drilldown ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN695, which states "You cannot use hierarchies or an additional characteristic in drilldown," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when you are trying to create a report or query that involves hierarchies or additional characteristics that are not compatible with the current settings or structure of the query.
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible Hierarchies: The query may be trying to use a hierarchy that is not defined for the characteristic being used in the drilldown.
  Additional Characteristics: The query may include additional characteristics that are not allowed in conjunction with the selected measures or dimensions.
  Query Design: The design of the query may not support the combination of hierarchies and additional characteristics due to restrictions in the underlying data model or query settings.
  Aggregation Issues: The use of certain aggregations may conflict with the use of hierarchies or additional characteristics.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Query Design: Check the query design in the Query Designer. Ensure that the characteristics and hierarchies you are trying to use are compatible.
  Remove Incompatible Elements: If you are using a hierarchy, try removing any additional characteristics that may be causing the conflict. Alternatively, if you need to keep the additional characteristic, consider removing the hierarchy.
  Check Hierarchy Settings: Ensure that the hierarchy is properly defined in the InfoObject settings and that it is activated for use in queries.
  Use Variables: If applicable, consider using variables to filter or select data instead of using additional characteristics directly in the drilldown.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on using hierarchies and additional characteristics in queries.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide updates and patches.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  Training and Documentation: Review training materials or documentation related to SAP BW/BI query design to better understand the limitations and best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BRAIN695 error and successfully create your desired report or query in SAP.