How To Fix BRAIN_DEV174 - Characteristic &1 is used in the slicer and the tuple filter

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 174

• Message text: Characteristic &1 is used in the slicer and the tuple filter

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN_DEV174 - Characteristic &1 is used in the slicer and the tuple filter ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN_DEV174 indicates that a characteristic is being used in both the slicer and the tuple filter in a query, which is not allowed. This situation typically arises in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA environments when creating or executing queries in BEx (Business Explorer) Analyzer or similar tools.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  A characteristic (e.g., a dimension or attribute) is being applied in two different contexts: as a slicer (which is used to filter the data displayed in the query) and as a tuple filter (which is used to further refine the data selection).
  This dual usage can lead to ambiguity in how the data should be filtered and displayed, which is why SAP restricts this configuration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review the Query Design:
  
  Open the query in the BEx Query Designer.
  Check the characteristics used in the slicer and the tuple filter.
  
  
  
  Modify the Query:
  
  Remove the characteristic from either the slicer or the tuple filter. Decide which context is more appropriate for the characteristic based on your reporting needs.
  If you need to filter data based on that characteristic, consider using it only in the slicer or only in the tuple filter.
  
  
  
  Test the Query:
  
  After making the changes, save the query and execute it again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Best Practices:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation for best practices on query design to avoid similar issues in the future.
  Ensure that you are familiar with the concepts of slicers and tuple filters in the context of SAP BW queries.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or updates regarding this error.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and how they resolved them.
  Training and Resources: Consider training sessions or resources on BEx Query Designer and best practices for query design in SAP BW.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BRAIN_DEV174 error and successfully execute your query.