How To Fix BRAIN348 - Time characteristic &1 must be assigned identically for &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 348

• Message text: Time characteristic &1 must be assigned identically for &2

What causes this issue?

The participating InfoProvider &V2& is a stock InfoCube, meaning that
it contains at least one stock key figure. There must therefore be a
time characteristic &V1& (NCUMTIM) in the MultiProvider and &V1& can
only be assigned to itself. For InfoProvider &V2&, &V1& may not be
assigned to the characteristic '&V3&'.

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?

Add &V1& to the Multiprovider and identify &V1& for the InfoProvider
&V2& with itself.
If you want to make &V1&invisible to the Multiprovider in the
QueryDesigner, you can set&V1& the<LS> pro</><LS>vider-specifi</><LS>c
properties</> to selection = [4] not permitted and navigation = [2] not
permitted.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN348 - Time characteristic &1 must be assigned identically for &2 ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN348 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the assignment of a time characteristic in the context of a data model or InfoProvider. Specifically, it suggests that the time characteristic (e.g., a fiscal year, month, or day) must be assigned in the same way across different objects or components, but it is not.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises in scenarios where:
  
  Inconsistent Time Characteristics: The time characteristic (e.g., fiscal year) is defined differently in two or more places (e.g., in different InfoProviders or data models).
  Data Model Configuration: There may be a mismatch in the configuration of the data model, such as when creating or modifying InfoObjects, InfoProviders, or queries.
  Data Source Issues: If you are using multiple data sources, they may not be aligned in terms of how they define or use the time characteristic.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BRAIN348 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Time Characteristic Assignments:
  
  Go to the relevant InfoProvider or data model and check the assignment of the time characteristic. Ensure that it is consistently defined across all relevant components.
  
  
  
  Review Data Model Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration of your data model, including InfoObjects and InfoProviders, to ensure that the time characteristics are set up identically.
  
  
  
  Adjust Queries:
  
  If the error occurs in a query, check the query definition to ensure that the time characteristics are being used consistently.
  
  
  
  Reassign Time Characteristics:
  
  If you find discrepancies, reassign the time characteristics to ensure they match across the relevant components.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If changes were made in a development environment, ensure that the transport requests are correctly moved to the production environment, maintaining consistency.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version you are using for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific notes related to BRAIN348 or similar issues. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Testing: After making changes, test the data model or query to ensure that the error is resolved and that the data behaves as expected.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the cause of the BRAIN348 error in your SAP environment.