How To Fix R7303 - Characteristic &1: Key figure &2 and unit &3 - inconsist. time-dependency

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 303

• Message text: Characteristic &1: Key figure &2 and unit &3 - inconsist. time-dependency

What causes this issue?

The key figure &V2& and the unit &V3& belonging to it, are attributes
of characteristic &V1&. The key figure and the unit belonging to it
must have the same time-dependency, which is not the case here.

System Response

Characteristic &V1& can not be activated.

How to fix this error?

Change the time dependency of key figure &V2& or unit &V3&

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 R7303 - Characteristic &1: Key figure &2 and unit &3 - inconsist. time-dependency ?

  The SAP error message R7303 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the time-dependency of a key figure associated with a characteristic in a planning application. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP APO (Advanced Planner and Optimizer) when dealing with planning data.
  Cause:
  The error message R7303 is triggered when:
  
  
  Inconsistent Time-Dependent Data: The key figure (e.g., sales quantity, forecast) has time-dependent values that do not align correctly with the specified time period for the characteristic. This can happen if:
  
  The key figure has values for certain time periods that are not defined for the characteristic.
  There are gaps or overlaps in the time-dependent data.
  The unit of measure for the key figure is not consistent with the expected unit for the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors or incorrect data uploads can lead to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the planning model or data source can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the R7303 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Time-Dependent Data:
  
  Review the time-dependent values for the key figure and ensure they are correctly defined for the relevant time periods.
  Ensure that there are no gaps or overlaps in the time periods for which the key figure is defined.
  
  
  
  Verify Units of Measure:
  
  Check that the unit of measure for the key figure is consistent with the expected unit for the characteristic. If there are discrepancies, correct them.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the planning data to identify any inconsistencies. This can often be done through transaction codes like RSA1 for BW or relevant transactions in APO.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Model Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the planning model is correctly configured to handle the time-dependent characteristics and key figures. This includes checking the settings in the planning area and the data source.
  
  
  
  Data Correction:
  
  If the issue is due to incorrect data entry, correct the data in the relevant planning book or data source.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSC3 (Data Monitor), and RSPC (Process Chain Maintenance) for monitoring and managing data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistency causing the R7303 error in your SAP system.