How To Fix BRAIN_DEV043 - CURRENT MEMBER variable "&1" ignored as default value

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 043

• Message text: CURRENT MEMBER variable "&1" ignored as default value

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN_DEV043 - CURRENT MEMBER variable "&1" ignored as default value ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN_DEV043 indicates that a current member variable in a query is being ignored because it does not have a default value assigned. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BEx (Business Explorer) queries when working with variables.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Default Value: The variable "&1" does not have a default value set, which means that when the query is executed, the system does not know what value to use for this variable.
  Variable Configuration: The variable may be configured incorrectly or not set up to allow a default value.
  User Input Requirement: The variable might be set to require user input, and if no input is provided, the system cannot proceed with the query execution.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Set a Default Value:
  
  Go to the variable settings in the BEx Query Designer.
  Locate the variable "&1" and check its properties.
  Set a default value for the variable. This can be a specific