How To Fix BRAIN_SUP017 - Range variable &1[&2] cannot be replaced from &3[&4]

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN_SUP - BRAIN messages (for use by support)

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Range variable &1[&2] cannot be replaced from &3[&4]

What causes this issue?

Variable &V1&[&V2&] should be replaced with the value of variable &V3&[
&V4&]. But &V4& is neither a range variable nor a select option. As this
does not make sense, the system does not support this replacement.

System Response

Variable &V2& cannot be used.

How to fix this error?

Change the variable &V2& (especially the replacement option).

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_SUP017 - Range variable &1[&2] cannot be replaced from &3[&4] ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN_SUP017 indicates an issue related to the replacement of a range variable in a query or report, particularly in the context of SAP BusinessObjects or SAP BW (Business Warehouse). This error typically arises when there is an attempt to replace a range variable that is not compatible with the context or the data source being used.
  
  Cause:
  The error message "Range variable &1[&2] cannot be replaced from &3[&4]" suggests that:
  
  &1 refers to the range variable that is being referenced.
  &2 indicates the specific attribute or property of that range variable.
  &3 refers to the data source or context from which the replacement is attempted.
  &4 indicates the specific attribute or property of the data source.
  
  The root cause of this error can be:
  
  Incompatible Data Types: The range variable being replaced does not match the expected data type or structure of the target data source.
  Context Mismatch: The context in which the range variable