How To Fix BRAIN_DEV085 - Characteristic &1 should be added to InfoProvider &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 085

• Message text: Characteristic &1 should be added to InfoProvider &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN_DEV085 - Characteristic &1 should be added to InfoProvider &2 ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN_DEV085 indicates that a characteristic (denoted as &1) needs to be added to an InfoProvider (denoted as &2) in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA. This error typically arises when you are trying to use a characteristic in a query or report that is not included in the associated InfoProvider.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic you are trying to use in your query or report is not part of the data model of the InfoProvider.
  Modeling Changes: Changes in the data model or InfoProvider structure may have occurred, leading to the characteristic being removed or not included.
  Inconsistent Data Model: The InfoProvider may not have been updated to reflect the latest changes in the underlying data model.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BRAIN_DEV085 error, you need to add the missing characteristic to the InfoProvider. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Open the InfoProvider: Go to the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction RSA1) and locate the InfoProvider (e.g., InfoCube, DSO, etc.) that is causing the error.
  
  
  Edit the InfoProvider: 
  
  If it’s an InfoCube, you can do this by selecting the InfoCube and choosing the "Change" option.
  If it’s a DSO, select the DSO and choose "Change" as well.
  
  
  
  Add the Characteristic:
  
  Navigate to the "Characteristics" tab or section.
  Add the missing characteristic (the one indicated by &1 in the error message) to the InfoProvider.
  
  
  
  Activate the InfoProvider: After making the changes, ensure that you activate the InfoProvider to apply the changes.
  
  
  Check Queries: If you have queries that use this InfoProvider, check to ensure that they are updated and reflect the changes made.
  
  
  Test the Query: After making the changes, run the query again to verify that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Data Modeling: Understanding the structure of InfoProviders and how characteristics are defined is crucial for effective data modeling in SAP BW.
  Transport Requests: If you are working in a development environment, ensure that any changes are transported to the appropriate environments (e.g., QA, Production) as needed.
  Documentation: Always refer to SAP documentation or the SAP Community for specific guidance related to your version of SAP BW or BW/4HANA.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BRAIN_DEV085 error and successfully use the characteristic in your queries or reports.