How To Fix BRAIN_DEV089 - Define a technical name for structure element &1 of structure &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 089

• Message text: Define a technical name for structure element &1 of structure &2

What causes this issue?

At query runtime<(>,<)> the user will be prompted to enter the structure
members of structure &V2&, which should be shown at first. If no
technical name has been defined for structure element &V1&<(>,<)> the
UID will be displayed. This is not convenient for the user.

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?

Define a technical name for structure element &V1& of structure &V2&.
The "Technical Name" field can be found on the structure element's
"General" Properties tab.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN_DEV089 - Define a technical name for structure element &1 of structure &2 ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN_DEV089 indicates that a technical name has not been defined for a structure element in a specific structure. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or when working with data modeling in SAP systems.
  Cause:
  The error arises when you are trying to create or modify a structure (like an InfoObject or a data model) in SAP BW, and one of the elements within that structure does not have a defined technical name. Technical names are essential for identifying elements within the system and ensuring that they can be referenced correctly in queries, reports, and other data processing tasks.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to define a technical name for the specified structure element. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Identify the Structure and Element: The error message will specify the structure (&2) and the element (&1) that is missing a technical name. Make a note of these.
  
  
  Access the Data Model: Go to the relevant transaction in SAP BW where you can edit the structure. This could be in the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction RSA1) or in the relevant modeling tool.
  
  
  Edit the Structure: Locate the structure that corresponds to the one mentioned in the error message. Open it for editing.
  
  
  Define the Technical Name: Find the specific element that is missing a technical name. You will need to enter a valid technical name for this element. Ensure that the name follows SAP naming conventions (usually starting with a letter, followed by letters, numbers, or underscores).
  
  
  Save Changes: After defining the technical name, save your changes to the structure.
  
  
  Recheck the Process: After making the changes, try to execute the process that triggered the error again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Naming Conventions: When defining technical names, ensure that you follow SAP's naming conventions to avoid further issues.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on data modeling and structure definitions in BW.
  Transport Requests: If you are working in a development environment, remember to include your changes in a transport request if they need to be moved to a production environment.
  Testing: After resolving the error, it is a good practice to test the structure and any dependent objects to ensure everything is functioning as expected.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider checking for any additional configuration or dependencies that might be affecting the structure.