How To Fix C$746 - Expansion time & is not allowed for source category &

C$746 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C$ -

• Message number: 746

• Message text: Expansion time & is not allowed for source category &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C$746 - Expansion time & is not allowed for source category & ?

  The SAP error message C$746, which states "Expansion time & is not allowed for source category &," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when dealing with queries, data sources, or InfoProviders. This error indicates that there is an issue with the time characteristics or the way the data is being expanded in the query.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Incorrect Time Characteristics: The error may arise if the query is trying to expand a time characteristic that is not allowed for the specified source category. This can happen if the time dimension is not properly defined or if the query is trying to access a time period that is not valid for the data source.
  
  
  Data Source Configuration: The data source or InfoProvider may not be configured to handle the requested time expansion. This could be due to missing settings or incorrect mappings.
  
  
  Query Design Issues: The design of