How To Fix AJ034 - Unknown time category &1 in variable &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AJ - Billing program

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Unknown time category &1 in variable &2

What causes this issue?

Time category &v1& was determined in variant &v3&
Table &v2& is not structured correctly.

System Response

Weighting can not be carried out for the variant.

How to fix this error?

Contact your SAP consultant.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AJ034 - Unknown time category &1 in variable &2 ?

  The SAP error message AJ034 "Unknown time category &1 in variable &2" typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when there is an issue with the time characteristics or time-related variables in a query or report.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Time Category: The time category specified in the variable does not exist or is not defined in the system. This could happen if the time category was deleted or if there is a typo in the variable definition.
  Configuration Issues: The variable might not be properly configured to reference the correct time characteristics or time categories.
  Transport Issues: If the variable was transported from another system (e.g., from development to production), the time category may not have been included in the transport request.
  Data Source Changes: Changes in the underlying data source or InfoProvider that affect the time characteristics can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Variable Definition: Go to the variable definition in the query designer or the relevant transaction (e.g., RSRT for query execution) and verify that the time category specified is correct and exists in the system.
  Review Time Characteristics: Ensure that the time characteristics are properly defined in the InfoObject and that they are active.
  Transport Check: If the variable was transported, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects, including time categories, were included in the transport.
  Recreate Variable: If the variable is corrupted or misconfigured, consider deleting and recreating it with the correct settings.
  Check Authorization: Ensure that the user executing the query has the necessary authorizations to access the time characteristics and variables.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check InfoObjects and RSRT (Query Monitor) to execute and debug queries.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on time characteristics and variable configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or BW team for further investigation.