BRAIN_SUP028 - Characteristic identification not possible for &1 and PartProvider &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN_SUP - BRAIN messages (for use by support)

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Characteristic identification not possible for &1 and PartProvider &2

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

What causes this issue?

Characteristic &V1& is the finest time in PartProvider &V2& (NCUMTIM),
or it is a validity slice characteristic, or &V1& is a compounding
parent of such a characteristic.
Therefore &V1& has to be mapped to a characteristic of Multiprovider
&V4&.
But &V1& is already part of Multiprovider &V4& and mapped to &V3& of
Partprovider &V2&.

System Response

Multiprovider &V4& cannot be repaired automatically.

How to fix this error?

Check the definition of Multiprovider &V4&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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AnswerBot

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN_SUP028 - Characteristic identification not possible for &1 and PartProvider &2 ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN_SUP028 indicates that there is an issue with the identification of a characteristic in the context of a specific PartProvider. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when dealing with data modeling, especially when working with characteristics in InfoObjects or when trying to access data from a specific provider.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic specified in the error message (&1) may not exist in the data model or InfoObject.
  Incorrect PartProvider: The PartProvider specified (&2) may not be correctly defined or may not be associated with the characteristic.
  Data Model Issues: There could be inconsistencies or issues in the data model that prevent the system from identifying the characteristic.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic or the PartProvider.
  Technical Issues: There may be technical issues such as missing or corrupted metadata.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic Definition: Verify that the characteristic (&1) is correctly defined in the InfoObject and is active.
  Validate PartProvider: Ensure that the PartProvider (&2) is correctly set up and associated with the characteristic. Check if it is active and properly configured.
  Review Data Model: Look for any inconsistencies in the data model. You may need to regenerate or re-activate the data model.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic and the PartProvider.
  Technical Checks: If the issue persists, consider checking for any technical issues, such as missing metadata or inconsistencies in the database. You may need to perform a consistency check or consult with your SAP Basis team.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to this error for additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check InfoObjects and PartProviders.
  Logs and Traces: Review system logs and traces for more detailed error information that can help in diagnosing the issue.
  SAP Community: Consider searching or posting in the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage SAP support for further assistance.