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Message type: E = Error
Message class: BRAIN_DEV - BRAIN messages (for use by development)
Message number: 104
Message text: Active version of variable &1 not found. Install from Content.
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The SAP error message BRAIN_DEV104 indicates that the active version of a variable (identified by
&1
) is not found in the system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when a variable is expected to be available for use in queries, reports, or data models but is not currently active or installed.Cause:
- Missing Active Version: The variable may not have been activated or may have been deleted.
- Transport Issues: If the variable was transported from another system (e.g., from development to production), it may not have been properly activated in the target system.
- Content Installation: The required content (e.g., InfoObjects, queries) that includes the variable has not been installed or activated.
- Versioning Issues: There may be multiple versions of the variable, and the system is unable to find the active one.
Solution:
Activate the Variable:
- Go to the SAP BW modeling tools or the relevant transaction (e.g., RSA1 for Data Warehousing Workbench).
- Navigate to the variable in question and check its status.
- If it is not active, activate it.
Install Required Content:
- If the variable is part of a standard content package, ensure that the content is installed correctly.
- Use transaction
RSOR
to check for any missing content and install it if necessary.Check Transport Requests:
- If the variable was transported, ensure that the transport request was completed successfully and that the variable is included in the request.
- Check the transport logs for any errors.
Recreate the Variable:
- If the variable is missing and cannot be activated, consider recreating it based on the original specifications.
Check for Version Conflicts:
- If there are multiple versions of the variable, ensure that the correct version is set as active.
Related Information:
RSA1
: Data Warehousing WorkbenchRSD1
: InfoObject MaintenanceRSOR
: Content InstallationIf the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or BW support team for further assistance.
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