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.