How To Fix BRAIN_DEV063 - Query uses audit characteristic '&1'; entry not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 063

• Message text: Query uses audit characteristic '&1'; entry not possible

What causes this issue?

Audit characteristics cannot be used in input-read queries. The query
contains characteristic '&V2& (&V1&)' however.
The technical names of the audit characteristics are:
0ATIMSTMP
0AUSER
0AMODE
0ASOURCE

System Response

The query cannot be input-ready.

How to fix this error?

Remove the audit characteristics from the query definition.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN_DEV063 - Query uses audit characteristic '&1'; entry not possible ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN_DEV063 indicates that a query is attempting to use an audit characteristic that is not allowed for the specific context in which the query is being executed. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when working with queries in the BEx (Business Explorer) Query Designer.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the use of an audit characteristic in a query that is not permitted. Audit characteristics are typically used for tracking and monitoring purposes, and they may have restrictions on how they can be used in queries. The specific characteristic referenced by &1 is the one causing the issue.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Characteristic: Check the query definition to identify which characteristic is causing the issue. The &1 placeholder in the error message will be replaced with the actual characteristic name in the error log or message.
  
  
  Review Query Design: Open the query in the BEx Query Designer and review the characteristics used in the query. Look for the audit characteristic that is causing the issue.
  
  
  Remove or Replace the Characteristic: If the audit characteristic is not necessary for your query, consider removing it from the query definition. If it is required, check if there is an alternative characteristic that can be used instead.
  
  
  Check Query Properties: Ensure that the properties of the query are set correctly. Sometimes, certain settings may restrict the use of specific characteristics.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more information on the specific audit characteristic and its usage restrictions.
  
  
  Test the Query: After making changes, test the query to ensure that it runs without errors.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Audit Characteristics: These are special characteristics in SAP BW that are used for logging and monitoring purposes. They may have specific rules regarding their use in queries.
  BEx Query Designer: This is the tool used to create and modify queries in SAP BW. Familiarity with this tool is essential for troubleshooting query-related issues.
  SAP Notes and Support: If the issue persists, consider searching for relevant SAP Notes or reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BRAIN_DEV063 error and successfully execute your query.