How To Fix DBMAN453 - Characteristic &1 is not time dependent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DBMAN - Data Manager Message Class

• Message number: 453

• Message text: Characteristic &1 is not time dependent

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DBMAN453 - Characteristic &1 is not time dependent ?

  The SAP error message DBMAN453 indicates that a characteristic you are trying to use in a query or report is not defined as time-dependent. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when working with InfoObjects or data models that involve time-dependent characteristics.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Time-Dependent Characteristic: The characteristic you are trying to use is defined as non-time-dependent in the data model. This means it does not have historical data or variations over time.
  Query Design: The query or report you are trying to execute expects the characteristic to be time-dependent, but the underlying data model does not support this.
  Data Model Configuration: The InfoObject or characteristic may not have been configured to handle time-dependent data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition: Verify the definition of the characteristic in the InfoObject settings. If it should be time-dependent, you may need to change its settings.
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance transaction (e.g., RSD1) and check the properties of the characteristic.
  Ensure that the "Time Dependency" option is activated if it is supposed to be time-dependent.
  
  
  
  Modify Query: If the characteristic is correctly defined as non-time-dependent, you may need to adjust your query or report to remove the time dependency requirement.
  
  Open the query in the Query Designer and check the settings for the characteristic in question.
  Remove any time-related filters or settings that are not applicable.
  
  
  
  Data Model Adjustment: If you need the characteristic to be time-dependent, consider creating a new InfoObject that is time-dependent or modifying the existing one if it is feasible.
  
  Ensure that the data loading process is also adjusted to populate the time-dependent data correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources for more details on how to handle time-dependent characteristics and the implications of changing their definitions.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation related to SAP BW or HANA modeling, especially regarding time-dependent characteristics.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DBMAN453 error and ensure that your characteristics are correctly defined for your reporting needs.