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How To Fix BRAIN704 - Please select a valid InfoObject.


BRAIN704 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: BRAIN -

  • Message number: 704

  • Message text: Please select a valid InfoObject.

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BRAIN704 - Details

  • The SAP error message BRAIN704, which states "Please select a valid InfoObject," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when a user is trying to work with InfoObjects (such as characteristics, key figures, or other data elements) that are either not defined, not activated, or not available in the current context.
    Causes:
    
    Invalid InfoObject: The InfoObject you are trying to use may not exist in the system or may have been deleted.
    Deactivated InfoObject: The InfoObject might be deactivated or not activated in the current version of the InfoProvider.
    Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the InfoObject.
    Incorrect Selection: The InfoObject may not be applicable in the context of the operation you are trying to perform (e.g., using a characteristic in a context where only key figures are allowed).
    Transport Issues: If the InfoObject was recently transported from another system, it may

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