How To Fix BRAINOLAPAPI145 - Transaction (name &1) not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAINOLAPAPI - Message class for OLAP API

• Message number: 145

• Message text: Transaction (name &1) not found

What causes this issue?

To run this action, a transaction is needed.

System Response

This action cannot be run.

How to fix this error?

Start a transaction (for example using MDX function BEGIN TRANSACTION)

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 BRAINOLAPAPI145 - Transaction (name &1) not found ?

  The SAP error message BRAINOLAPAPI145 indicates that a specific transaction (identified by the name &1) could not be found. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP Analytics, particularly when dealing with OLAP (Online Analytical Processing) queries or reports.
  Causes:
  
  Transaction Name Typo: The transaction name specified in the query or report may be misspelled or incorrectly referenced.
  Missing Transaction: The transaction may not exist in the system, possibly due to it being deleted or not yet created.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified transaction.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the BW system or the OLAP connection.
  Transport Issues: If the transaction was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Transaction Name: Verify that the transaction name is correct and exists in the system. You can do this by checking the transaction codes in the SAP GUI.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the transaction. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  System Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the BW system to ensure that everything is set up correctly for OLAP processing.
  Transport Validation: If the transaction was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was imported successfully without errors.
  Recreate Transaction: If the transaction is missing, you may need to recreate it or restore it from a backup if available.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) and RSRT (Query Monitor) for troubleshooting.
  Logs and Traces: Review system logs (SM21) and traces (ST22) for any additional error messages or warnings that could provide more context about the issue.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.