How To Fix R7847 - Time reference characteristic cannot be determined -> long text

R7847 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 847

• Message text: Time reference characteristic cannot be determined -> long text

What causes this issue?

The InfoCube contains non-cumulative key figures. A common time
reference characteristic is required for these non-cumulative key
figures. However, a characteristic of this type cannot be determined
from the given time characteristics.

How to fix this error?

Include at least one time characteristic <> 0FISCVARNT in the structure.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7847 - Time reference characteristic cannot be determined -> long text ?

  The SAP error message R7847, which states "Time reference characteristic cannot be determined," typically occurs in the context of SAP's reporting and data analysis functionalities, particularly when dealing with time-dependent characteristics in data models or queries.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing Time Reference: The system is unable to determine a time reference characteristic for the data being processed. This can happen if the data model or query does not have a defined time characteristic or if the time characteristic is not properly linked to the data.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the InfoObject or the data model may not be set up correctly. For example, if the time characteristics are not defined in the InfoObject settings or if the time-dependent data is not properly maintained.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data itself, such as missing time-related entries or incorrect time formats.
  
  
  Query Design Issues: If