How To Fix BRAIN_DEV116 - Formula after explicit currency/unit handling is not supported

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Formula after explicit currency/unit handling is not supported

What causes this issue?

The query contains a formula that is calculated in SAP HANA after the
currency and unit handling. Explicit currency and unit handling is
applied. The calculation of formulas in HANA after currency and unit
handling requires implicit currency and unit handling.

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?

SAP Note 2001947 describes how to use implicit currency and unit
handling.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN_DEV116 - Formula after explicit currency/unit handling is not supported ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN_DEV116 indicates that there is an issue with the handling of formulas in a query, specifically when explicit currency or unit handling is involved. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when working with queries in BEx (Business Explorer) or similar tools.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  Explicit Currency/Unit Handling: The formula you are trying to use in your query involves explicit currency or unit handling, which is not supported in the context of the formula you are trying to create.
  Incompatible Data Types: The formula may be trying to perform operations on incompatible data types, such as mixing currency and non-currency values.
  Incorrect Formula Syntax: There may be a syntax error in the formula that is causing the system to reject it.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BRAIN_DEV116 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review the Formula: Check the formula for any explicit currency or unit handling. If your formula includes currency or unit conversions, consider simplifying it or removing those elements.
  
  
  Use Aggregated Values: If you need to perform calculations that involve different currencies or units, consider using aggregated values or pre-calculated key figures that are already in the desired currency or unit.
  
  
  Check Data Types: Ensure that all components of the formula are of compatible data types. If you are mixing currencies, ensure that they are converted to a common currency before performing calculations.
  
  
  Modify Query Design: If the formula is part of a query, consider redesigning the query to avoid the use of explicit currency or unit handling in the formula. You may need to create separate key figures for different currencies or units.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on formula creation and handling of currencies and units in your version of SAP BW/BI.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, test the query to ensure that it runs without errors and produces the expected results.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on handling formulas in queries.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation related to SAP BW/BI query design, especially focusing on handling currencies and units.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BRAIN_DEV116 error and successfully create your query in SAP.