How To Fix BRAIN738 - Variable &1 not in query

BRAIN738 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 738

• Message text: Variable &1 not in query

What causes this issue?

The value of variable &V2& is supposed to be determined from the value
of the variable &V1&. The variable &V1&, however, is not used in the
query.

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?

Either include the variable &V1& in the query or change the definition
of variable &V2&

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN738 - Variable &1 not in query ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN738, which states "Variable &1 not in query," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when a query is executed that references a variable that is not defined or included in the query definition.
  
  Cause:
  
  Variable Not Defined: The variable referenced in the query is not defined in the query's structure.
  Variable Not Included: The variable may be defined but is not included in the query's selection criteria or output.
  Incorrect Variable Name: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the variable reference.
  Query Changes: The query may have been modified after the variable was created, leading to inconsistencies.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the variable.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Query Definition:
  
  Open the query in the Query Designer.
  Verify that the variable referenced in the error message is included in the query definition.
  If it is missing, add the variable