How To Fix BRAIN698 - Cannot apply currency translation type & in InfoCube &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 698

• Message text: Cannot apply currency translation type & in InfoCube &

What causes this issue?

You tried to translate a query element with the currency translation
type &V1&. The translation type &V1&, however, has variable time
reference or variable target currency relevant to characteristic &V3&.
Characteristic &V3& is also not available in InfoProvider &V2& and it
references either none or more than one characteristic (&V4&) of the
InfoProvider for &V3&, or &V3& is not a base characteristic.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Adjust the query definition or create a special currency translation
type for one of the characteristics &V4&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN698 - Cannot apply currency translation type & in InfoCube & ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN698 indicates that there is an issue with applying a currency translation type in an InfoCube. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when dealing with currency conversion during data loading or reporting.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Currency Translation Type: The specified currency translation type may not be defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The currency translation type may not be correctly configured or may not be applicable to the InfoCube in question.
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the data being loaded, such as missing currency keys or incorrect currency amounts.
  Incompatible Settings: The InfoCube may not be set up to handle the specified currency translation type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Currency Translation Type:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB08 to check if the currency translation type is defined and active.
  Ensure that the translation type you are trying to use is available and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review InfoCube Settings:
  
  Check the InfoCube settings to ensure that it is set up to handle the currency translation type you are trying to apply.
  Verify that the InfoCube has the necessary characteristics and key figures to support currency translation.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Validate the data being loaded into the InfoCube. Ensure that all necessary currency keys are present and that the amounts are in the correct format.
  Check for any missing or incorrect data that could be causing the translation to fail.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to currency translation and InfoCubes for any specific requirements or configurations that may be needed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  If changes are made, perform a test load to see if the issue persists. Monitor the logs for any additional error messages that may provide further insight.
  
  
  
  SAP Support:
  
  If the issue cannot be resolved, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) for InfoCube management and OB08 for currency settings.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to currency translation issues in BW, as they may provide specific fixes or workarounds.
  Documentation: Review the SAP BW documentation for best practices on currency handling and InfoCube configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the BRAIN698 error and implement a solution to resolve it.