How To Fix BRAIN_DEV091 - Element &1 &2 cannot be used in formulas. See long text.


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

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

  • Message number: 091

  • Message text: Element &1 &2 cannot be used in formulas. See long text.

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  • What causes this issue?

    Element &V1& &V2& uses a key figure that is based on a characteristic
    in the data part of a DataStore object. The key figure therefore does
    not contain numbers and cannot be used in formulas. The only exception
    is a formula with exception aggregation 'No Aggregation Along
    Hierarchy'.

    System Response

    The query is inconsistent and cannot be generated.

    How to fix this error?

    If a formula with exception aggregation is used<(>,<)> adjust the
    exception aggregation as explained above. In all other cases<(>,<)>
    remove the element &V1& &V2& from the query.

    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.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN_DEV091 - Element &1 &2 cannot be used in formulas. See long text. ?
    The SAP error message BRAIN_DEV091 indicates that a specific element (identified by &1 and &2) cannot be used in formulas within the SAP Business Intelligence (BI) or SAP BW (Business Warehouse) environment. This error typically arises when you are trying to use a characteristic or key figure in a formula that is not allowed due to certain restrictions or data model configurations.
    Causes:
    
    
    Element Type Restrictions: The element you are trying to use in the formula may not be compatible with the formula context. For example, certain characteristics or key figures may not be allowed in calculated key figures or restricted key figures.
    
    
    Data Model Configuration: The data model may have specific configurations that restrict the use of certain elements in formulas. This could be due to the way the InfoObjects are defined or the relationships between them.
    
    
    Aggregation Issues: If the element is not aggregatable or does not have a defined aggregation behavior,

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