How To Fix DBMAN081 - Time-characteristic &1 is not mapped by provider &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DBMAN - Data Manager Message Class

• Message number: 081

• Message text: Time-characteristic &1 is not mapped by provider &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DBMAN081 - Time-characteristic &1 is not mapped by provider &2 ?

  The SAP error message DBMAN081 indicates that there is a problem with the mapping of a time characteristic in the context of a data provider. Specifically, it means that the time characteristic specified (denoted as &1) is not mapped to the data provider (denoted as &2). This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when working with SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Mapping: The time characteristic is not defined or mapped in the data source or InfoProvider.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the data model or the data flow that prevents the time characteristic from being recognized.
  Data Source Changes: If the underlying data source has changed (e.g., fields were added or removed), the mapping may need to be updated.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from one system to another, the mapping might not have been included in the transport.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Mapping: Go to the relevant InfoProvider or data source and check the mapping of the time characteristic. Ensure that the characteristic is correctly defined and mapped.
  Update Data Model: If the time characteristic is missing, you may need to add it to the data model or InfoProvider.
  Reconfigure Data Source: If there have been changes to the data source, reconfigure the data source to ensure that all necessary fields, including time characteristics, are included.
  Transport Validation: If the issue arose after a transport, validate that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  Check for Updates: Ensure that your SAP system is up to date with the latest patches and updates, as this may resolve known issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check the InfoProviders and data sources.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on data modeling and mapping characteristics.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message, as there may be specific fixes or recommendations provided by SAP.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the DBMAN081 error message.