How To Fix R7B147 - Attribute &1 cannot be time-dependent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 147

• Message text: Attribute &1 cannot be time-dependent

What causes this issue?

You have specified master data read class &V2&, which implements
interface IF_RSMD_RS_ACCESS_DEFINITION. Class &V2& provides a list of
attributes that can be used in any InfoObject using this class.
Attribute &V1& is part of this list, but attribute &V1& cannot be
time-dependent.

System Response

InfoObject check ended with errors. The InfoObject cannot be activated
unless these errors are resolved.

How to fix this error?

Change the time dependency of attribute &V1& from Time-Dependent to
Time-Independent<(>,<)> in order to meet the definition in class &V2&.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7B147 - Attribute &1 cannot be time-dependent ?

  The SAP error message R7B147, which states "Attribute &1 cannot be time-dependent," typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP HANA when dealing with master data attributes that are not configured to support time-dependent characteristics.
  Cause:
  
  Attribute Configuration: The attribute in question (denoted as &1) is not set up to be time-dependent in the master data model. This means that the attribute does not have the capability to change over time, which is a requirement for certain types of reporting or analysis.
  Data Model Design: The data model may have been designed in a way that expects certain attributes to be time-dependent, but the actual configuration does not support this.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data model where time-dependent attributes are expected, but the attribute in question is defined as time-independent.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Attribute Settings: Review the settings of the attribute in the master data. If the attribute should be time-dependent, you may need to change its configuration in the data model.
  
  Go to the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction RSA1) and check the InfoObject settings for the attribute.
  Ensure that the "Time-dependent" option is enabled if it is supposed to be time-dependent.
  
  
  
  Modify Data Model: If the attribute is not meant to be time-dependent, ensure that the data model and any queries or reports that reference this attribute are adjusted accordingly to avoid expecting time-dependent behavior.
  
  
  Rebuild InfoObjects: If changes are made to the attribute settings, you may need to regenerate or activate the InfoObject and any related data models to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring time-dependent attributes and the implications of such configurations.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Time-Dependent Attributes: In SAP BW, time-dependent attributes allow for the tracking of changes over time, which is essential for historical reporting and analysis.
  InfoObjects: These are the building blocks of the data model in SAP BW, and their configuration determines how data is stored and retrieved.
  Data Modeling Best Practices: When designing data models, it is important to clearly define which attributes need to be time-dependent and ensure that the model supports these requirements.
  
  If you continue to encounter issues after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP BW expert for further assistance.