How To Fix BRAIN_DEV050 - Element &3: CURRENT MEMBER not compatible with free characteristic &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Element &3: CURRENT MEMBER not compatible with free characteristic &1

What causes this issue?

Element &V3& contains a selection on characteristic &V2& with a CURRENT
MEMBER variable.
In the query definition, characteristic &V1& is defined as a free
characteristic or is in the drill down on the rows or columns.
Characteristic &V1& is incompatible with characteristic &V2& of the
CURRENT MEMBER variable, because a value of &V1& cannot normally be
uniquely derived from a value of &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?

Remove &V1& from the list of free characteristics or set constant
selection for this characteristic in element &V3&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN_DEV050 - Element &3: CURRENT MEMBER not compatible with free characteristic &1 ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN_DEV050 indicates that there is a compatibility issue between the current member of a characteristic and a free characteristic in a query or report. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when working with queries in BEx (Business Explorer) or similar tools.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  The current member of a characteristic does not match the expected data type or structure of the free characteristic.
  There may be a mismatch in the hierarchy or attribute values of the characteristics being used.
  The free characteristic may not be properly defined or may not have the necessary values available in the context of the query.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BRAIN_DEV050 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Compatibility:
  
  Ensure that the current member of the characteristic is compatible with the free characteristic. This includes checking data types, hierarchies, and attribute values.
  
  
  
  Review Query Design:
  
  Open the query in the BEx Query Designer and review the settings for the free characteristic. Make sure it is correctly defined and that it has the necessary values available.
  
  
  
  Validate Data:
  
  Check the underlying data in the InfoProvider to ensure that the values for the free characteristic are present and correctly populated.
  
  
  
  Adjust Filters and Variables:
  
  If you are using filters or variables in your query, ensure that they are set up correctly and do not conflict with the free characteristic.
  
  
  
  Rebuild the Query:
  
  If the issue persists, consider rebuilding the query from scratch to ensure that all settings are correctly applied.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to the specific version of SAP BW or BI you are using for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific fixes or patches related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Training and Documentation: Review training materials or documentation on BEx Query Designer and characteristic handling in SAP BW/BI for a deeper understanding of how to manage characteristics and queries effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the compatibility issue causing the BRAIN_DEV050 error.