How To Fix BRAIN_DEV092 - Text variable &1 in "&3" cannot be replaced - no selection

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 092

• Message text: Text variable &1 in "&3" cannot be replaced - no selection

What causes this issue?

Text variable &V1& should be replaced from a selection for
characteristic &V2&. No selections are supported for element "&V3&"
however.

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?

Change the definition of text variable &V1&. Alternatively, you could
replace the text variable with the value of another variable or a user
exit.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN_DEV092 - Text variable &1 in "&3" cannot be replaced - no selection ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN_DEV092 indicates that there is an issue with a text variable in a report or query that cannot be replaced because there is no selection available for it. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Intelligence (BI) or SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when working with queries or reports that utilize variables for dynamic text replacement.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Selection: The variable &1 in the report or query is expected to be replaced with a value, but there is no selection made for that variable. This can happen if the user did not provide input for the variable when executing the report.
  Variable Configuration: The variable may not be properly configured in the query definition, leading to issues when trying to replace it with a value.
  Data Availability: There may be no data available for the selection criteria defined for the variable, resulting in the inability to replace it.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Variable Input: Ensure that when executing the report or query, the user provides a valid input for the variable &1. If the variable is mandatory, the user must enter a value.
  Review Variable Settings: Go to the query definition in the SAP BW system and check the settings for the variable. Ensure that it is configured correctly, including the default values and whether it is set as mandatory.
  Data Availability: Verify that there is data available for the selection criteria associated with the variable. You can do this by running a test query or checking the underlying data source.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the query to see how the variable is being processed and whether there are any logical errors in the query design.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for variables in queries to understand how they should be configured and used.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to properly input values for variables when executing reports to avoid this error in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BRAIN_DEV092 error and ensure that the text variable can be replaced correctly in your SAP reports or queries.