How To Fix BRAIN_SUP040 - You cannot use the same dimension on different axes

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 040

• Message text: You cannot use the same dimension on different axes

What causes this issue?

The dimension &V1& has been used on more than one axis.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN_SUP040 - You cannot use the same dimension on different axes ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN_SUP040 indicates that you are trying to use the same dimension on different axes in a query or report, which is not allowed in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP Analytics Cloud. This error typically arises when you are designing a query in the BEx Query Designer or creating a report in SAP Analytics Cloud.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  You have added the same dimension (e.g., a characteristic or key figure) to multiple axes (e.g., rows and columns) in a query or report.
  SAP BW does not allow the same dimension to be represented in more than one axis simultaneously to avoid ambiguity in data representation.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review the Query Design:
  
  Open the query in the BEx Query Designer or the report in SAP Analytics Cloud.
  Check the axes (rows and columns) to identify where the same dimension is being used.
  
  
  
  Remove Duplicate Dimensions:
  
  If you find that the same dimension is being used on both axes, decide which axis should contain that dimension.
  Remove the duplicate dimension from one of the axes.
  
  
  
  Use Different Dimensions:
  
  If you need to display related information, consider using different dimensions that can provide the necessary insights without duplicating the same dimension.
  
  
  
  Check for Hierarchies:
  
  If you are using hierarchies, ensure that you are not inadvertently adding the same hierarchy level to different axes.
  
  
  
  Test the Query/Report:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, save the query or report and run it again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP BW documentation or SAP Analytics Cloud documentation for guidelines on query design and best practices.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for discussions and solutions related to similar issues.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or updates regarding this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BRAIN_SUP040 error and successfully run your query or report.