How To Fix BRAIN861 - For characteristic &1, input help mode &2 was executed instead of mode Q

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 861

• Message text: For characteristic &1, input help mode &2 was executed instead of mode Q

Short Text
For characteristic <(>&<)>1, input help mode <(>&<)>2 was carried out
instead of mode Q.
Diagnosis
For this characteristic, input help mode Only Posted Values for
Navigation (Q) could not be used to filter data within the drilldown for
the current query. An alternative input help mode was used for
filtering. The mode that is permitted and that provides the best
restriction is used to filter. This is either mode D, Only Values in
InfoProvider, or mode M, Values in Master Data Table.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN861 - For characteristic &1, input help mode &2 was executed instead of mode Q ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN861 typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when there is an issue with the input help for characteristics in queries. This error indicates that the system attempted to execute an input help mode other than the expected mode (Q), which is usually the mode for querying or retrieving data.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Configuration Issues: The input help for the characteristic may not be properly configured in the InfoObject or query definition.
  Authorization Problems: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data in the expected mode.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the underlying data model or InfoProvider may lead to inconsistencies in how input help is generated.
  Query Design: The query may be designed in a way that does not align with the expected input help modes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BRAIN861 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Input Help Configuration:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance and verify the settings for the characteristic in question. Ensure that the input help is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Query Design:
  
  Open the query in the Query Designer and check the properties of the characteristic. Ensure that the input help mode is set correctly and that it aligns with the expected mode (Q).
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic and the data associated with it. This can be done through transaction SU53 or by checking the user roles.
  
  
  
  Data Model Consistency:
  
  Ensure that there have been no recent changes to the data model that could affect the characteristic. If changes were made, consider reactivating the InfoProvider or the query.
  
  
  
  Test Different Input Help Modes:
  
  If applicable, try executing the query with different input help modes to see if the issue persists across all modes or is specific to one.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes or updates that may address this specific error message.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can analyze the execution of the query to identify where the input help mode is being incorrectly set.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSRT (Query Monitor), and RSD1 (InfoObject Maintenance) to investigate and manage your BW objects.
  SAP Community: Engaging with the SAP Community forums can provide insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on query design and input help configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying cause of the BRAIN861 error in your SAP BW or BI environment.