How To Fix BRAIN_DEV052 - Element &3: CURRENT MEMBER not compatible with selection char. &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Element &3: CURRENT MEMBER not compatible with selection char. &1

What causes this issue?

Element &V3& contains a selection on characteristic &V2& with a CURRENT
MEMBER variable. The fix filter or the filter on the element contains a
selection on characteristic &V1&.
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?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN_DEV052 - Element &3: CURRENT MEMBER not compatible with selection char. &1 ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN_DEV052 indicates that there is a compatibility issue between the current member being used in a query and the selection characteristic specified in the query. This error typically arises in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA environments when working with queries in BEx (Business Explorer) or Analysis for Office.
  Cause:
  The error message "Element &3: CURRENT MEMBER not compatible with selection char. &1" suggests that:
  
  The current member (the data element being referenced) is not compatible with the selection characteristic defined in the query.
  There may be a mismatch in the data types or hierarchies between the current member and the selection characteristic.
  The member may not exist in the context of the selection characteristic, possibly due to filters or restrictions applied in the query.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Query Definition:
  
  Review the query definition in the BEx Query Designer or Analysis for Office.
  Ensure that the selection characteristics and the current member are compatible in terms of data types and hierarchies.
  
  
  
  Validate the Data Model:
  
  Check the InfoObjects and their attributes in the data model to ensure that they are correctly defined.
  Ensure that the current member is part of the hierarchy or structure expected by the selection characteristic.
  
  
  
  Adjust Filters and Variables:
  
  If there are filters or variables applied in the query, verify that they are not excluding the current member.
  Modify or remove any filters that may be causing the incompatibility.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Members:
  
  Try using different members in the query to see if the error persists. This can help identify if the issue is specific to a certain member.
  
  
  
  Check for Updates or Notes:
  
  Look for any SAP Notes or updates related to this error message. Sometimes, there may be patches or fixes available that address known issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or community forums for additional insights or similar cases that may provide further guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP BW Documentation: Review the official SAP BW documentation for more details on query design and error handling.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and how they resolved them.
  SAP Notes: Search the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes that might address this specific error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the BRAIN_DEV052 error and implement a suitable solution.