How To Fix BRAINOLAPAPI107 - The start cell with the ordinal_no &1 is not contained in the dataset.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAINOLAPAPI - Message class for OLAP API

• Message number: 107

• Message text: The start cell with the ordinal_no &1 is not contained in the dataset.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAINOLAPAPI107 - The start cell with the ordinal_no &1 is not contained in the dataset. ?

  The SAP error message BRAINOLAPAPI107 indicates that the start cell specified by the ordinal number (&1) is not found in the dataset. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP Analytics, particularly when working with queries or reports that involve OLAP (Online Analytical Processing) data sources.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Ordinal Number: The specified ordinal number does not correspond to any cell in the dataset. This could happen if the dataset has been modified or if the query is incorrectly configured.
  Data Source Issues: The data source may not have been properly loaded or may be empty, leading to the absence of the expected cells.
  Query Configuration: The query might be incorrectly set up, leading to a mismatch between the expected and actual data structure.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the underlying data model (like changes in InfoObjects, InfoProviders, or transformations) can lead to discrepancies in the expected dataset.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify the Ordinal Number: Check the ordinal number being referenced in the error message. Ensure that it corresponds to a valid cell in the dataset.
  Check Data Source: Ensure that the data source is correctly loaded and contains the expected data. You can do this by running a data preview or checking the data in the InfoProvider.
  Review Query Configuration: Go through the query settings in the BEx Query Designer or the relevant reporting tool to ensure that the query is correctly configured and that all necessary fields are included.
  Reprocess Data: If the data source is empty or not loaded, consider reprocessing the data. This may involve running the data load process again or checking for any errors in the data load.
  Check for Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model, ensure that the query is updated accordingly to reflect these changes.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to this error for additional troubleshooting steps or patches.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) for monitoring data loads and queries.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.