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Message type: E = Error
Message class: BRAIN_SUP - BRAIN messages (for use by support)
Message number: 023
Message text: The default value for variable &1[&2] must not be '#'
Variable &V1&[&V2&] has a ddefault value &V4&. But this value is initial
or equal to '#'. For variable type (VARTYP = '&V3&' ) this is not
permitted.
Variable &V2& cannot be used.
Check variable &V2&.
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.
The SAP error message BRAIN_SUP023 indicates that there is an issue with a variable in a query or report where the default value is set to
'#'
. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Intelligence (BI) or SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when working with queries in BEx (Business Explorer) or similar reporting tools.Cause:
The error arises because the default value for a variable is set to
'#'
, which is not a valid default value. In SAP BW,'#'
is often used to represent a "no selection" or "all values" option, but it cannot be used as a default value for a variable. This can happen if:
To resolve this error, you need to check and modify the variable settings in the query or report. Here are the steps to do so:
Open the Query Designer:
Locate the Variable:
&1[&2]
).Check Default Value Settings:
Save and Test:
Documentation and Help:
By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BRAIN_SUP023 error and ensure that your query runs successfully.
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