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How To Fix BRAIN841 - No variable specified for authorization-relevant characteristic &1


BRAIN841 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: BRAIN -

  • Message number: 841

  • Message text: No variable specified for authorization-relevant characteristic &1

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  • What causes this issue?

    Characteristic &v1& is authorization-relevant. If this characteristic is
    used to drill down and the executing user does not have full analysis
    authorization for this characteristics, the system displays the
    authorization message "No authorization".
    We therefore recommend that you create a variable with processing type
    <LS>Authorizations</> in the query for the characteristic, so that the
    characteristic values are automatically restricted to the authorized
    values.

    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?

    Create a variable with processing type <LS>Authorization</> (filled from
    the authorizations) for the characteristic and make it a restriction for
    the characteristic.

    Procedure for System Administrators


    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


BRAIN841 - Details

  • The SAP error message BRAIN841 indicates that there is an issue with the authorization settings in your SAP system, specifically related to a missing variable for an authorization-relevant characteristic. This typically occurs in the context of reporting or analysis where certain characteristics are required for authorization checks, but the necessary variables have not been defined.
    
    Cause: Missing Variable: The error arises when a report or query is executed that requires a variable for an authorization-relevant characteristic, but that variable has not been specified or is not available in the context of the report. Authorization Settings: The characteristic in question is likely tied to authorization objects that control access to data based on user roles and permissions.
    Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the InfoObject or the query that prevent the variable from being recognized.
    Solution: Define the Variable: Go to the query or report that is generating the error. Check the characteristics used in

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