How To Fix R7I160 - The most granular time char. for non-cumuls. was changed from &1 to &2

R7I160 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7I - InfoProvider

• Message number: 160

• Message text: The most granular time char. for non-cumuls. was changed from &1 to &2

What causes this issue?

Time characteristic &V1& is currently specified as the most detailed
reference characteristic for the non-cumulative key figures in the
InfoCube. However, from the list of time characteristics, &V2& was
identified as the most detailed time characteristic.

System Response

The system automatically changes the reference characteristic to &V2&.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7I160 - The most granular time char. for non-cumuls. was changed from &1 to &2 ?

  The SAP error message R7I160 indicates that there has been a change in the most granular time characteristic for non-cumulative data. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when dealing with time characteristics in InfoObjects or data models.
  
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the time characteristics defined for non-cumulative data. Specifically, it indicates that the most granular time characteristic has been changed from one value (&1) to another (&2). This can happen due to:
  
  Model Changes: Changes made to the data model or InfoObject definitions, such as altering the time characteristics or their granularity.
  Data Source Changes: Modifications in the data source that affect how time characteristics are defined or interpreted.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the BW system that lead to inconsistencies in how time characteristics are handled.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
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