How To Fix BRAIN_SUP023 - The default value for variable &1[&2] must not be '#'

BRAIN_SUP023 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 023

• Message text: The default value for variable &1[&2] must not be '#'

What causes this issue?

Variable &V1&[&V2&] has a ddefault value &V4&. But this value is initial
or equal to '#'. For variable type (VARTYP = '&V3&' ) this is not
permitted.

System Response

Variable &V2& cannot be used.

How to fix this error?

Check variable &V2&.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN_SUP023 - The default value for variable &1[&2] must not be '#' ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN_SUP023 indicates that there is an issue with a variable in a query or report where the default value is set to '#'. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Intelligence (BI) or SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when working with queries in BEx (Business Explorer) or similar reporting tools.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises because the default value for a variable is set to '#', which is not a valid default value. In SAP BW, '#' is often used to represent a "no selection" or "all values" option, but it cannot be used as a default value for a variable. This can happen if:
  
  The variable is incorrectly configured in the query definition.
  The variable is expected to have a specific value or range, but it has been set to an invalid placeholder.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to check and modify the variable settings in the query or