How To Fix BRAIN_DEV654 - Total number of structure element combinations exceeds allowed limit

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 654

• Message text: Total number of structure element combinations exceeds allowed limit

What causes this issue?

The query is too complex to be processed. The allowed limits are:
Each structure used should have less than &V1& elements.
In cases where one of the structures has &V1& or more elements, the
combined (multiplied) number of cells must not exceed &V2&.

System Response

Generation of the query is canceled.

How to fix this error?

Keep to the limits by reducing the number of elements in the structures.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN_DEV654 - Total number of structure element combinations exceeds allowed limit ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN_DEV654 indicates that the total number of structure element combinations in a query or report exceeds the allowed limit set by the system. This typically occurs in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA environments when you are trying to create a query with too many characteristics or key figures, leading to a combinatorial explosion of possible data combinations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Excessive Characteristics: You may have added too many characteristics (dimensions) to your query or report, which results in a high number of combinations.
  High Cardinality: If the characteristics have a high number of unique values (high cardinality), the number of combinations can grow rapidly.
  Complex Queries: Queries that involve multiple hierarchies or complex calculations can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Reduce the Number of Characteristics: Review the characteristics included in your query and try to reduce their number. Focus on the most relevant ones for your analysis.
  Limit Key Figures: If possible,