How To Fix BRAIN_DEV051 - Element &4: CURRENT MEMBER not compatible with mandatory char. &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Element &4: CURRENT MEMBER not compatible with mandatory char. &1

What causes this issue?

Element &V4& contains a selection on characteristic &V3& with a CURRENT
MEMBER variable and key figure &V2&. Key figure &V2& has the mandatory
characteristic &V1& (for example as a (formula) reference for exception
aggregation).
Characteristic &V1& is incompatible with characteristic &V3& of the
CURRENT MEMBER variable, because a value of &V1& cannot normally be
uniquely derived from a value of &V3&.

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?

Adjust the definition of the structure element according to the
limitation described above.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN_DEV051 - Element &4: CURRENT MEMBER not compatible with mandatory char. &1 ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN_DEV051 indicates that there is a compatibility issue with a member in a query or report. Specifically, it suggests that the "CURRENT MEMBER" is not compatible with a mandatory characteristic that is expected in the context of the query or report.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible Member: The error typically arises when the current member being referenced does not match the expected data type or characteristics of the mandatory characteristic. For example, if a characteristic is defined as mandatory in the query and the current member does not fulfill this requirement, the error will occur.
  Hierarchy Issues: If the member is part of a hierarchy and the current member does not belong to the expected level or node of that hierarchy, it can lead to this error.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the underlying data model, such as modifications to characteristics or hierarchies, can also lead to this error if the query has