How To Fix R7I162 - InfoCube contains non-cumul. key figures; at least 1 time charac. needed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7I - InfoProvider

• Message number: 162

• Message text: InfoCube contains non-cumul. key figures; at least 1 time charac. needed

What causes this issue?

The InfoCube contains non-cumulative key figures. In this case, it is
also required to contain at least one 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?

Before you can maintain the non-cumulative parameters, you have to add
one or more time characteristics to the InfoCube.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7I162 - InfoCube contains non-cumul. key figures; at least 1 time charac. needed ?

  The SAP error message R7I162 indicates that you are trying to create or modify an InfoCube that contains non-cumulative key figures, but you have not defined at least one time characteristic. Non-cumulative key figures are those that do not accumulate over time, such as stock levels or balances, and they require a time dimension to be meaningful.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Cumulative Key Figures: The InfoCube you are working with contains non-cumulative key figures, which require a time characteristic to be defined.
  Missing Time Characteristic: The InfoCube does not have any time characteristics defined, which is necessary for the proper functioning of non-cumulative key figures.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that at least one time characteristic is defined in your InfoCube. Here are the steps to do that:
  
  
  Open the InfoCube in the Data Warehousing Workbench:
  
  Go to the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction RSA1).
  Navigate to the InfoCube that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Edit the InfoCube:
  
  Select the InfoCube and choose to edit it.
  
  
  
  Define Time Characteristics:
  
  In the InfoCube definition, go to the "Key Figures" tab.
  Ensure that you have at least one time characteristic defined. This could be a standard time dimension like "Calendar Year", "Month", or a custom time characteristic that you have created.
  
  
  
  Save and Activate:
  
  After adding the time characteristic, save your changes and activate the InfoCube.
  
  
  
  Check Key Figures:
  
  Review the key figures to ensure that they are correctly defined as cumulative or non-cumulative as per your requirements.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Non-Cumulative Key Figures: These are typically used for measures that do not accumulate over time, such as stock levels or balances. They require a time dimension to provide context.
  Time Characteristics: These are dimensions that represent time periods, such as days, months, quarters, or years. They are essential for reporting and analysis in SAP BW.
  InfoCube Design: When designing InfoCubes, it is important to consider the types of key figures and the necessary dimensions to ensure that the data model supports the intended reporting and analysis.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the R7I162 error and successfully work with your InfoCube.