How To Fix R7B639 - Time characteristic &1 does not exist in version &2

R7B639 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 639

• Message text: Time characteristic &1 does not exist in version &2

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R7B639 - Details

• The SAP error message R7B639 indicates that there is an issue with a time characteristic in a specific version of a data model or InfoProvider. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when working with queries, data models, or reporting.
  
  Cause:
  The error message "Time characteristic &1 does not exist in version &2" suggests that the system is trying to access a time characteristic (like a time dimension or time-related field) that is not defined or available in the specified version of the data model or InfoProvider. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Time Characteristic: The time characteristic may not have been defined in the version you are trying to access.
  Version Mismatch: The version specified may not be the correct one that contains the required time characteristic.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model or InfoProvider structure may have led to the removal