How To Fix DBMAN158 - Time derivation used for pruning a query on a DSO

DBMAN158 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DBMAN - Data Manager Message Class

• Message number: 158

• Message text: Time derivation used for pruning a query on a DSO

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DBMAN158 - Time derivation used for pruning a query on a DSO ?

  The SAP error message DBMAN158, which states "Time derivation used for pruning a query on a DSO," typically occurs in the context of data extraction or reporting when there is an issue with the time characteristics in a DataStore Object (DSO). This error is often related to the way time-based data is being handled in queries, particularly when the query is trying to prune data based on time characteristics.
  
  Cause:
  
  Time Characteristics Configuration: The error may arise if the time characteristics in the DSO are not properly configured or if there is a mismatch between the time characteristics in the DSO and those expected in the query.
  Query Pruning: The query may be attempting to prune data based on time characteristics that are not available or not correctly defined in the DSO.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to time dimensions, such as missing time entries or incorrect time formats.
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