How To Fix R7B614 - Char. &1: master data access class does not offer time dependency

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 614

• Message text: Char. &1: master data access class does not offer time dependency

What causes this issue?

The characteristic &V1& has a separate master data access class with the
name &V2&. The characteristic &V1& has the property <LS>Texts are
Time-Dependent</>. However, you cannot use master data access class &V2&
to enter time-dependent texts.

System Response

Time-dependent texts cannot be displayed at query runtime.

How to fix this error?

Modify the master data access class &V2& to enable it to support
time-dependent texts or reset the <LS>Texts are Time-Dependent </>
property.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7B614 - Char. &1: master data access class does not offer time dependency ?

  The SAP error message R7B614 indicates that there is an issue with the time dependency of a characteristic in the context of master data access. This error typically arises when you are trying to access or manipulate master data that is expected to have time-dependent characteristics, but the specific characteristic you are working with does not support this feature.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Time-Dependent Characteristic: The characteristic you are trying to use is defined as non-time-dependent in the master data access class. This means that it does not have any time-related attributes or historical data.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the master data access class may not be set up correctly to handle time-dependent characteristics.
  Data Model Issues: There may be inconsistencies or issues in the data model that prevent the characteristic from being recognized as time-dependent.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic Definition: Review the definition of the characteristic in the master data access class. Ensure that it is set up to support time dependency if that is required for your use case.
  Adjust Data Model: If the characteristic should be time-dependent, you may need to adjust the data model or the configuration of the master data access class to enable time dependency.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on how to configure time-dependent characteristics properly.
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the master data to ensure that there are no discrepancies that could be causing the issue.
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a critical issue affecting business processes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Master Data Access Class: This is a structure in SAP that defines how master data is accessed and manipulated. It includes settings for characteristics, attributes, and their dependencies.
  Time Dependency in SAP: Time dependency allows for the tracking of changes in master data over time, which is crucial for historical reporting and analysis.
  SAP Notes and Knowledge Base Articles: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or articles that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.