How To Fix BRAIN_DEV025 - Variable &1 cannot process compound values

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN_DEV - BRAIN messages (for use by development)

• Message number: 025

• Message text: Variable &1 cannot process compound values

What causes this issue?

See BR9

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN_DEV025 - Variable &1 cannot process compound values ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN_DEV025, which states "Variable &1 cannot process compound values," typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP BusinessObjects when dealing with variables in queries or reports. This error indicates that the variable specified (denoted by &1) is not capable of handling compound values, which are often used to represent multiple selections or complex data structures.
  Cause:
  
  Variable Type: The variable in question is likely defined as a single value variable, but the query or report is attempting to pass multiple values or a compound value to it.
  Query Design: The query may be designed to allow for multiple selections, but the variable is not configured to accept them.
  Data Source Limitations: The underlying data source or InfoProvider may not support compound values for the specific variable.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Variable Definition:
  
  Go to the variable definition in the BW system and check its properties.
  Ensure that the variable is set to accept multiple values if that is the intended use case. You can do this by setting the "Multiple Selection" option in the variable properties.
  
  
  
  Modify Query:
  
  If the variable is intended to accept only single values, ensure that the query or report is not passing multiple values to it.
  Adjust the query design to use a different variable that can handle compound values if necessary.
  
  
  
  Use a Different Variable:
  
  If the variable cannot be modified to accept compound values, consider creating a new variable that is designed to handle multiple selections.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the query or report to ensure that it runs without errors and that the expected data is returned.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for detailed information on variable types and their configurations.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to access and modify InfoObjects and variables.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BRAIN_DEV025 error and ensure that your variables are correctly configured for the intended use in your SAP BW queries or reports.