How To Fix BRAIN_DEV096 - &1: multiple exception aggregation reference characteristics not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 096

• Message text: &1: multiple exception aggregation reference characteristics not allowed

What causes this issue?

The formula "&V1&" has multiple exception aggregation reference
characteristics. For the exception aggregation "&V2& [&V3&]" only one
exception aggregation reference characteristic is allowed.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN_DEV096 - &1: multiple exception aggregation reference characteristics not allowed ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN_DEV096 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of your query in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA. Specifically, it points to a problem with the use of multiple exception aggregation reference characteristics in your query definition.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to use more than one characteristic for exception aggregation in a single query. Exception aggregation is a feature in SAP BW that allows you to define how certain values should be aggregated differently from the standard aggregation methods. However, SAP does not allow multiple characteristics to be defined for exception aggregation in the same query.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to review your query definition and ensure that you are only using one characteristic for exception aggregation. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Open the Query Designer: Access the Query Designer tool in SAP BW.
  
  
  Review the Query Structure: Look at the