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

BRAIN698 - Overview

• 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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

BRAIN698 - Details

• 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