How To Fix BRAIN840 - Some characteristics require aggregation authorization, for example, &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 840

• Message text: Some characteristics require aggregation authorization, for example, &1

What causes this issue?

Characteristic &v1& in InfoCube &v2& is authorization-relevant.
It does not exist in the query but is aggregated implicitly using all
values. Any user executing the query must therefore have this
authorization.

System Response

The system checks whether a user has aggregation authorization (a colon
(:)), for the query for this characteristic. If the user does not have
this authorization, a "No authorization" message is displayed.

How to fix this error?

Any user that executes the query requires at least aggregation
authorization for characteristic &v1&.

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN840 - Some characteristics require aggregation authorization, for example, &1 ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN840 indicates that there are certain characteristics in your query that require aggregation authorization, which means that the user does not have the necessary permissions to view or aggregate data based on those characteristics. This typically occurs in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) environments when users attempt to execute queries that involve aggregated data.
  Cause:
  
  Lack of Authorization: The user executing the query does not have the required authorization to access or aggregate data for specific characteristics.
  Query Design: The query may be designed in such a way that it requires aggregation on certain characteristics that the user is not authorized to access.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for the characteristics involved in the query.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check for missing authorizations.
  Review the authorization objects related to the characteristics in question.
  
  
  
  Modify User Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary authorizations, you may need to modify their roles or create a new role that includes the required authorizations.
  Use transaction code PFCG to manage roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Adjust Query Design:
  
  If possible, modify the query to remove or change the characteristics that require aggregation authorization.
  This may involve working with the query designer to adjust the structure of the query.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are not authorized to change roles or queries, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to ensure that the user has the appropriate access.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or queries, test the query again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: Common authorization objects related to BW queries include S_BI_WAA (for BW authorizations) and S_BI_CONT (for content authorizations).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to authorization errors in BW/BI.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on authorization management in BW/BI for detailed guidance on setting up and managing user roles and authorizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BRAIN840 error and ensure that users have the necessary permissions to execute their queries successfully.