How To Fix BRAIN_DEV107 - Artificial characteristic "Currency/Unit" (1CUDIM) cannot be added

BRAIN_DEV107 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 107

• Message text: Artificial characteristic "Currency/Unit" (1CUDIM) cannot be added

What causes this issue?

The artificial characteristic "Currency/Unit" (1CUDIM) cannot be added
to a query as free characteristic.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

BRAIN_DEV107 - Details

• The SAP error message BRAIN_DEV107 indicates that there is an issue with adding an artificial characteristic, specifically "Currency/Unit" (1CUDIM), to a data model or query in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA. This error typically arises in the context of data modeling or reporting when the system encounters a conflict or limitation regarding the use of currency or unit characteristics.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Characteristics: The characteristic "Currency/Unit" may already be defined in the data model or query, leading to a conflict when trying to add it again.
  Data Model Restrictions: The data model may have restrictions on the use of artificial characteristics, or the specific context in which you are trying to add it may not support it.
  Incompatible Data Sources: The data source you are working with may not be compatible with the addition of the "Currency/Unit" characteristic.
  Technical Settings: There may be technical settings or configurations in the InfoObject or InfoProvider that prevent