How To Fix BRAIN889 - Program "&1" for characteristic &2 not available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 889

• Message text: Program "&1" for characteristic &2 not available

What causes this issue?

A program is created for each characteristic automatically by the system
. This program does not exist for characteristic &v2&.

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?

Activate the characteristic &V2& again.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN889 - Program "&1" for characteristic &2 not available ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN889 indicates that a specific program (denoted by "&1") is not available for a particular characteristic (denoted by "&2"). This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when trying to execute a query or report that relies on a characteristic that is not properly defined or available in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic specified in the error message may not be defined in the InfoObject catalog or may not be activated.
  Data Source Issues: The data source from which the characteristic is supposed to pull data may not be available or properly configured.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic or the associated data.
  Transport Issues: If the characteristic was recently transported from another system, it may not have been activated or may have transport errors.
  Query Definition: The query or report may reference a characteristic that has been deleted or is not part of the current data model.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic Definition: Verify that the characteristic exists in the InfoObject catalog and is active. You can do this by navigating to the InfoObjects in the SAP BW system.
  Review Data Source: Ensure that the data source is correctly configured and that it includes the characteristic in question. Check if the data source is active and has been loaded with data.
  User Authorizations: Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has access to the characteristic and the associated data.
  Transport Check: If the characteristic was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors and ensure that the characteristic is activated in the target system.
  Query Adjustment: If the query is referencing a deleted characteristic, you may need to adjust the query definition to remove or replace the reference to the unavailable characteristic.
  Rebuild Aggregates: If aggregates are used, consider rebuilding them to ensure they are up to date with the current data model.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check InfoObjects and data sources.
  Authorization Objects: Check authorization objects related to BW queries and InfoObjects to ensure proper access.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for BW/BI for more detailed information on characteristics and query design.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or BW team for further investigation.