How To Fix BRAIN770 - No columns chosen for the output

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 770

• Message text: No columns chosen for the output

What causes this issue?

You have not chosen any columns for the print output.

System Response

The print output, or print preview was terminated.

How to fix this error?

Choose print characteristics, print attributes or print structure
elements in the print setting. The column width setting for at least one
column should be greater than 0.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN770 - No columns chosen for the output ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN770: No columns chosen for the output typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP BusinessObjects when you are trying to execute a query or report, but no output columns have been selected for the result set. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when creating or modifying queries in the Query Designer or when running reports in tools like Web Intelligence.
  Cause:
  
  No Columns Selected: The most common cause is that the user has not selected any key figures or characteristics to be included in the output of the query.
  Filters Applied: If filters are applied that exclude all data, it may result in no columns being available for output.
  Query Design Issues: There may be issues in the query design, such as incorrect joins or missing data sources.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, lack of authorization to access certain data can lead to no columns being available for output.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Select Output Columns:
  
  Open the query in the Query Designer.
  Ensure that you have selected at least one key figure or characteristic in the "Columns" section of the query.
  Save and execute the query again.
  
  
  
  Check Filters:
  
  Review any filters applied to the query. Ensure that they are not overly restrictive, which could lead to no data being returned.
  Adjust or remove filters as necessary.
  
  
  
  Review Query Design:
  
  Check the joins and relationships between the data sources in the query. Ensure that they are correctly set up to allow for data retrieval.
  Validate that the data sources are correctly defined and accessible.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data being queried. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Data:
  
  If possible, test the query with different parameters or data sets to see if the issue persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP BW or BusinessObjects documentation for guidance on query design and troubleshooting.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BRAIN770 error and successfully generate the desired output from your query.