How To Fix BRAIN696 - Maximum number (&) of drilldown characteristics is exceeded

BRAIN696 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 696

• Message text: Maximum number (&) of drilldown characteristics is exceeded

What causes this issue?

The maximum number of drilldown characteristics is restricted to a value
of &V1&

How to fix this error?

Reduce the number of drilldown characteristics by filtering to
characteristics, or pulling characteristics back into the free
characteristics.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

BRAIN696 - Details

• The SAP error message BRAIN696, which states "Maximum number (&) of drilldown characteristics is exceeded," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when you are trying to execute a query that includes too many characteristics in the drilldown.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the number of characteristics (dimensions) you are trying to use in a query exceeds the predefined limit set in the SAP system. This limit is in place to ensure optimal performance and manageability of queries. The maximum number of drilldown characteristics can vary based on the version of SAP BW or BI you are using, but it is often set to a default value (e.g., 10 or 12).
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Reduce the Number of Characteristics: Review the query you are trying to execute and reduce the number of characteristics in the drilldown. Focus on