How To Fix BRAIN862 - For characteristic &1, input help mode &2 was executed instead of mode P

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 862

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

Short Text
For characteristic <(>&<)>1, input help mode <(>&<)>2 was carried out
instead of mode P.
Diagnosis
For this characteristic, input help mode Restriction by Characteristic
Combination (P) could not be used to filter data in 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 BRAIN862 - For characteristic &1, input help mode &2 was executed instead of mode P ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN862 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 a characteristic in a query. The message indicates that the system attempted to execute an input help mode that is not the expected mode (P, which stands for "parameter").
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Incorrect Input Help Configuration: The input help for the characteristic may not be configured correctly in the query definition or in the InfoObject settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data or characteristics, leading to a fallback to a different input help mode.
  Data Model Issues: There may be inconsistencies or issues in the underlying data model, such as missing or incorrect data in the InfoProvider.
  Query Design Issues: The query may be designed in a way that does not align with the expected input help mode.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BRAIN862 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Input Help Configuration:
  
  Go to the query designer and check the input help settings for the characteristic in question. Ensure that the input help mode is set correctly to "P" (parameter).
  Verify that the characteristic is properly defined in the InfoObject settings.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic and the underlying data. Check the authorization roles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Validate Data Model:
  
  Check the underlying data model for any inconsistencies. Ensure that the InfoProvider contains the necessary data and that there are no issues with the data loading process.
  
  
  
  Test Query Design:
  
  Test the query in the query designer to see if the error persists. If it does, consider redesigning the query or modifying the characteristics used in the query.
  
  
  
  Check for Notes and Patches:
  
  Look for any SAP Notes or patches related to this error message. Sometimes, SAP releases updates that address specific issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation for any additional insights or troubleshooting steps related to input help modes and characteristics.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes that may provide additional context or solutions for this error.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) and RSRT (Query Monitor) for further analysis.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the BRAIN862 error and implement an appropriate solution.