How To Fix BRAINOLAPAPI130 - No input-ready cells found for UPDATE

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAINOLAPAPI - Message class for OLAP API

• Message number: 130

• Message text: No input-ready cells found for UPDATE

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAINOLAPAPI130 - No input-ready cells found for UPDATE ?

  The SAP error message BRAINOLAPAPI130: No input-ready cells found for UPDATE typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when you are trying to update data in a query or an InfoProvider, but the system cannot find any cells that are ready for input. This can happen for several reasons. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  
  No Input-Ready Cells: The most direct cause is that there are no cells in the query that are marked as input-ready. This can happen if the query is not designed to allow input or if the data context does not allow for updates.
  
  
  Query Design: The query might not be set up correctly to allow for input. For example, if the query is based on a characteristic that does not allow for input or if the aggregation level does not support input.
  
  
  Data Locking: If the data is locked by another user or process, it may prevent input-ready cells from being available.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform updates on the data.
  
  
  Data Source Issues: The underlying data source may not be configured correctly, or there may be issues with the data model.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Query Design: Review the query design in the Query Designer. Ensure that the characteristics and key figures you want to update are set to allow input. You can do this by checking the properties of the key figures and ensuring they are set to "Input Ready".
  
  
  Data Context: Ensure that the context of the data you are trying to update is correct. For example, if you are trying to update a specific period, make sure that the data for that period exists and is input-ready.
  
  
  Check for Locks: Verify if there are any locks on the data. You can check transaction codes like SM12 to see if there are any locks that might be preventing updates.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform updates. This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  Data Source Configuration: Review the configuration of the data source and ensure that it is set up correctly to allow for updates. This may involve checking the InfoProvider settings and ensuring that it is set to allow write access.
  
  
  Test with Different Data: Sometimes, testing with different data or a different query can help identify if the issue is specific to certain data or configurations.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums where other users may have encountered similar issues and can provide insights or solutions.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for BW and OLAP to understand the requirements for input-ready cells and how to configure queries properly.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the BRAINOLAPAPI130 error message.