How To Fix /DSD/GS308 - Time characteristic &1 (selection) is not part of InfoProvider &2

/DSD/GS308 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /DSD/GS -

• Message number: 308

• Message text: Time characteristic &1 (selection) is not part of InfoProvider &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /DSD/GS308 - Time characteristic &1 (selection) is not part of InfoProvider &2 ?

  The SAP error message /DSD/GS308 Time characteristic &1 (selection) is not part of InfoProvider &2 typically occurs in the context of SAP DataSource or InfoProvider configurations, particularly when working with SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA. This error indicates that a time characteristic specified in your selection criteria is not included in the InfoProvider you are querying.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Time Characteristic: The time characteristic (e.g., a specific date or time field) you are trying to use in your query or selection is not defined in the InfoProvider (e.g., a DataStore Object, InfoCube, or CompositeProvider).
  Incorrect Query Design: The query might be designed to use a time characteristic that is not part of the underlying data model.
  Data Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the InfoProvider (like adding or removing fields), the query may not have been updated accordingly.
  Inconsistent Data Source: The DataSource from which the InfoProvider is populated may not