How To Fix BRAINOLAPAPI136 - Variables defined at invalid postion. See long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAINOLAPAPI - Message class for OLAP API

• Message number: 136

• Message text: Variables defined at invalid postion. See long text

What causes this issue?

The variables are defined at an invalid position in the MDX statement.

System Response

Execution of the MDX statement ends with an error.

How to fix this error?

Check the definition of the variables. If the statement is a nested MDX
statement, variables can only be defined in the innermost MDX statement.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAINOLAPAPI136 - Variables defined at invalid postion. See long text ?

  The SAP error message BRAINOLAPAPI136 indicates that there is an issue with the placement of variables in your query or report definition. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when working with queries in BEx (Business Explorer) or similar tools.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when variables are defined in a position that is not allowed according to the rules of the query definition. This can happen due to:
  
  Variables being placed in the wrong section of the query (e.g., in the wrong filter or selection criteria).
  Incorrectly configured variables that do not align with the expected structure of the query.
  Using variables in a context where they are not applicable, such as in a calculated key figure or in a section that does not support them.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Variable Placement: Review the placement of the variables in your