How To Fix BRAIN_DEV058 - 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: 058

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

What causes this issue?

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 to itself for the
participating InfoProvider '&V2&'.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN_DEV058 - Time characteristic '&1' must be assigned identically for '&2' ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN_DEV058 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the assignment of a time characteristic in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence). 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 contexts.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises when:
  
  Inconsistent Assignments: The same time characteristic is assigned differently in various InfoObjects, InfoProviders, or queries. For example, if you have a time characteristic defined in one way for a particular InfoObject and differently for another, this inconsistency will trigger the error.
  Modeling Issues: There may be issues in the data model where the time characteristics are not aligned properly across different components, such as InfoCubes, DataStore Objects (DSOs), or CompositeProviders.
  Query Design: If a query is trying to use multiple InfoProviders that have different definitions for the same time characteristic, this can lead to the error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BRAIN_DEV058 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Assignments: Review the assignments of the time characteristic '&1' in the relevant InfoObjects, InfoProviders, and queries. Ensure that they are consistent across all components.
  
  
  Modify InfoObjects: If you find discrepancies, modify the InfoObjects or InfoProviders to ensure that the time characteristic is assigned identically. This may involve changing the time dimension settings or the way the time characteristic is defined.
  
  
  Rebuild Queries: If the error is occurring in a query, consider rebuilding the query or adjusting the data sources to ensure that they are aligned in terms of the time characteristic.
  
  
  Transport Requests: If changes were made in a development environment, ensure that the transport requests are correctly moved to the production environment, and that the changes are reflected there.
  
  
  Check for Updates: Ensure that your SAP system is up to date with the latest patches and updates, as sometimes these errors can be resolved with system updates.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to BRAIN_DEV058 for any specific guidance or patches that may address this issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP BW/BI documentation for best practices on time characteristics and their assignments.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights or similar cases encountered by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the BRAIN_DEV058 error in your SAP environment.