How To Fix BRAIN_DEV057 - Time characteristic '&1' must be assigned identically for '&2'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 057

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

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

MultiProvider '&V3&' contains a stock coverage key figure which uses key
figure '&V4&' as stock or demand key figure. Stock or demand key figure
'&V4&' is assigned for the participating InfoProvider '&V2&'. Therefore
every time characteristic of the MultiProvider must be assigned to
itself for participating InfoProvider '&V2&'.
Time characteristic '&V1&' is not assigned for the participating
InfoProvider '&V2&'.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN_DEV057 - Time characteristic '&1' must be assigned identically for '&2' ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN_DEV057 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the assignment of a time characteristic in a data model or query. Specifically, it means that the time characteristic (e.g., a fiscal year, month, or date) must be assigned in the same way across different components or objects in the system.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises in the following scenarios:
  
  Inconsistent Time Characteristics: The time characteristic specified (e.g., &1) is not consistently assigned across different InfoProviders, queries, or data models (e.g., &2).
  Modeling Errors: When creating or modifying a data model, if the time characteristics are not aligned properly, this error can occur.
  Data Source Changes: If there have been changes to the underlying data sources or InfoProviders that affect how time characteristics are defined or used.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BRAIN_DEV057 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Time Characteristic Assignments:
  
  Go to the relevant InfoProvider or query definition and check how the time characteristic is assigned.
  Ensure that the time characteristic is consistently defined across all relevant components.
  
  
  
  Review Data Model:
  
  If you are working with a CompositeProvider or a similar data model, ensure that all underlying InfoProviders have the same time characteristic assigned.
  If there are discrepancies, adjust the assignments to ensure consistency.
  
  
  
  Adjust Query Definitions:
  
  If the error occurs in a query, check the query definition for any inconsistencies in the time characteristic settings.
  Make sure that the time characteristics used in the query match those defined in the underlying data sources.
  
  
  
  Re-activate Objects:
  
  After making changes, you may need to re-activate the affected InfoProviders, queries, or data models to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling time characteristics in your version of SAP BW or SAP HANA.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the query or data model to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation related to data modeling and query design in SAP BW or SAP HANA to better understand how to manage time characteristics.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the BRAIN_DEV057 error in your SAP environment.