How To Fix R7848 - Transfer &1 as time-ref.characteristic for InfoProvider non-cumul. values

R7848 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 848

• Message text: Transfer &1 as time-ref.characteristic for InfoProvider non-cumul. values

What causes this issue?

The time-reference characteristic for non-cumulative values must always
be the "finest" time characteristic in the InfoCube. Where possible,
this characteristic is determined automatically by the system and, if
not already contained there, must naturally be included in the
InfoCube.
All other time characteristics of the InfoCube can be derived from the
most detailed time reference characteristic
Examples for this:
if calendar month and calendar year are contained in the InfoCube, the
calendar month is the time reference characteristic.
if calendar month and calendar week are contained in the InfoCube, the
calender day must be included in the structure as the finest time
characteristic.

How to fix this error?

Include the given time characteristic in the structure.
Define it as the reference characteristic for the non-cumulative values
(you can find this function under the menu point 'Maintain non-
cumulative value parameters").

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7848 - Transfer &1 as time-ref.characteristic for InfoProvider non-cumul. values ?

  The SAP error message R7848 typically occurs in the context of data transfer in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is an issue with the transfer of non-cumulative values to an InfoProvider. This error indicates that the system is expecting a time reference characteristic for the non-cumulative values, but it is not being provided correctly.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Time Reference Characteristic: The error often arises when the data being transferred does not include a time reference characteristic (like a date or time dimension) that is required for non-cumulative values.
  Incorrect Configuration: The InfoProvider may not be configured correctly to handle non-cumulative values, or the data source may not be set up to provide the necessary time reference.
  Data Source Issues: The data source from which the data is being extracted may not have the required fields or may not be mapped correctly in the transformation rules.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Source: Ensure that the data source includes the