How To Fix R7856 - No time characteristic is suitable as reference characteristic->long text

R7856 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 856

• Message text: No time characteristic is suitable as reference characteristic->long text

What causes this issue?

None of the previously chosen time characteristics are permitted as a
reference characteristic for the non-cumulative value.
Please note that only the following time characteristics are permitted:
0CALDAY
0CALMONTH
0CALQUARTER
0CALWEEK
0CALYEAR
0FISCPER
0FISCYEAR

How to fix this error?

Transfer at least one of the time characteristics above into the data
structure and then define the reference characteristic again.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7856 - No time characteristic is suitable as reference characteristic->long text ?

  The SAP error message R7856 ("No time characteristic is suitable as reference characteristic") typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when dealing with time characteristics in queries or data modeling. This error indicates that the system cannot find a suitable time characteristic to use as a reference for the operation you are trying to perform, such as a query execution or data extraction.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Time Characteristics: The data model or InfoProvider may not have a defined time characteristic that can be used as a reference.
  Incorrect Configuration: The time characteristics may not be properly configured in the InfoObject or InfoProvider.
  Incompatible Data Types: The time characteristics being used may not be compatible with the expected data types or formats.
  Query Design Issues: The query may be designed in a way that does not align with the available time characteristics in the underlying data model.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Time Characteristics:
  
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