How To Fix R7I161 - &1 entered as most granular time characteristic but &2 is correct

R7I161 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7I - InfoProvider

• Message number: 161

• Message text: &1 entered as most granular time characteristic but &2 is correct

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

How to fix this error?

You cannot make corrections in the current mode.
If you switch to change mode for the InfoCube, you can change the
reference characteristic to &V2&.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7I161 - &1 entered as most granular time characteristic but &2 is correct ?

  The SAP error message R7I161 indicates a discrepancy in the time characteristics used in a report or query. Specifically, it suggests that the most granular time characteristic (e.g., day, month, year) entered does not match the expected or correct time characteristic for the data being processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Time Characteristic: The user has selected a time characteristic that is more granular than what is allowed or expected for the data set. For example, if the data is aggregated at the month level, but the user is trying to analyze it at the day level, this error will occur.
  Data Model Configuration: The data model or InfoProvider may be configured to expect a specific level of granularity, and the input does not align with that configuration.
  Query Design: The query or report may have been designed with certain assumptions about the time characteristics, and the user’s input does not meet those assumptions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Time Characteristics: Review