BRAIN_DEV105 - Element &1 uses quantity conversion type &2 (source unit from attribute)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN_DEV - BRAIN messages (for use by development)

• Message number: 105

• Message text: Element &1 uses quantity conversion type &2 (source unit from attribute)

What causes this issue?

Quantity conversion type &V2& derives the source unit from an attribute
of a characteristic. This means that the key figure is translated with a
factor that depends on the unit attribute of the characteristic rather
than the source unit of the key figure from the data record.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check whether the query returns the expected values for element &V1&

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN_DEV105 - Element &1 uses quantity conversion type &2 (source unit from attribute) ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN_DEV105 indicates that there is an issue with the quantity conversion type used for a specific element in your data model or report. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when dealing with data modeling, especially when working with key figures that require unit conversions.
  Cause:
  The error message "Element &1 uses quantity conversion type &2 (source unit from attribute)" suggests that:
  
  The key figure or element (denoted by &1) is trying to use a quantity conversion type (denoted by &2) that is not properly defined or is incompatible with the source unit of measure.
  There may be a mismatch between the units of measure defined in the data model and the actual data being processed.
  The source unit of measure may not be correctly assigned or may not exist in the relevant master data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Quantity Conversion Type:
  
  Go to the relevant InfoObject or key figure in the SAP BW modeling environment.
  Verify the quantity conversion type assigned to the key figure. Ensure that it is appropriate for the data being processed.
  
  
  
  Review Source Units:
  
  Check the source unit of measure for the key figure. Ensure that it is correctly defined and matches the expected units in your data.
  If necessary, update the source unit of measure in the master data or InfoObject settings.
  
  
  
  Adjust Data Model:
  
  If the error persists, consider adjusting the data model to ensure that the units of measure are consistent across all relevant InfoObjects and key figures.
  You may need to create or modify conversion routines if the existing ones do not meet your requirements.
  
  
  
  Test Data Load:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the data load or report execution again to see if the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on quantity conversion types and how to manage them in your specific version of SAP BW or HANA.
  
  
  
  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 have found.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation related to data modeling in SAP BW or HANA to better understand how to manage units of measure and quantity conversions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the BRAIN_DEV105 error and implement a solution to resolve it.