How To Fix R7285 - Characteristic &1: Attribute &3 compounded to &2 has a diff. time-dpdncy

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 285

• Message text: Characteristic &1: Attribute &3 compounded to &2 has a diff. time-dpdncy

What causes this issue?

Attribute &V3& for characteristic &V1& is compounded to attribute &V2&.
Attribute &V2& has a different time dependency to attribute &V3&.
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System Response

Attributes &V2& and &V3& must have the same time dependency.

How to fix this error?

Change the time dependency of one of these attributes.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7285 - Characteristic &1: Attribute &3 compounded to &2 has a diff. time-dpdncy ?

  The SAP error message R7285 indicates that there is a conflict in the time dependency of characteristics in a characteristic structure. Specifically, it means that the attribute of a characteristic is compounded to another characteristic, and there is a mismatch in the time dependency settings for these characteristics.
  Cause:
  
  Time Dependency Mismatch: The error typically arises when the time dependency settings for the compounded characteristic and its attribute do not align. For example, one characteristic may be set to be valid for a specific time period, while the compounded characteristic may have a different time dependency setting.
  Configuration Issues: This can occur due to incorrect configuration in the characteristic settings or when changes are made to the characteristics without properly updating the dependencies.
  Data Inconsistencies: If there are inconsistencies in the master data or if the data has been changed without proper adjustments to the dependencies, this error can occur.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Time Dependency Settings: Review the time dependency settings for both the compounded characteristic and its attribute. Ensure that they are consistent and aligned.
  Adjust Characteristic Configuration: If necessary, adjust the configuration of the characteristics in the SAP system to ensure that they have the same time dependency settings.
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the master data to ensure that there are no discrepancies that could lead to this error.
  Recreate Characteristics: In some cases, it may be necessary to recreate the characteristics or attributes to resolve the issue.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on managing characteristics and their dependencies.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like CT04 (Create Characteristic) or CT05 (Change Characteristic) to review and modify the characteristics.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the R7285 error in your SAP system.