How To Fix R7B001 - Time granularity char. &1 is missing for stock coverage key figure &2

R7B001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7B - BW Metadata (InfoCube, InfoObject, InfoObject catalog)

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Time granularity char. &1 is missing for stock coverage key figure &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7B001 - Time granularity char. &1 is missing for stock coverage key figure &2 ?

  The SAP error message R7B001 indicates that there is a missing time granularity characteristic for a specific stock coverage key figure in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP). This error typically arises when the system is trying to calculate or display stock coverage but cannot find the necessary time granularity characteristic that defines how the data should be aggregated over time.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Time Granularity Characteristic: The specified time granularity characteristic (e.g., day, week, month) is not defined or is missing in the configuration for the stock coverage key figure.
  Incorrect Configuration: The stock coverage key figure may not be properly configured to use the required time granularity characteristic.
  Data Model Issues: There may be issues with the data model or the InfoProvider that is being used, leading to the absence of the necessary characteristic.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Key Figure Configuration:
  
  Go to the key figure settings in the SAP BW