How To Fix RS_ADSO_MODEL012 - Validity characteristic &1 is a time characteristic

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS_ADSO_MODEL - Messages related to the Datastore Object Backend

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Validity characteristic &1 is a time characteristic

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS_ADSO_MODEL012 - Validity characteristic &1 is a time characteristic ?

  The SAP error message RS_ADSO_MODEL012 indicates that there is an issue with the validity characteristic in an Advanced DataStore Object (ADSO) model. Specifically, it states that the validity characteristic you are trying to use is a time characteristic, which is not allowed in certain contexts within the ADSO model.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to define a characteristic as a validity characteristic that is already defined as a time characteristic. In SAP BW (Business Warehouse), validity characteristics are used to manage the validity periods of data records, while time characteristics are used to represent time-related data (like dates, months, years, etc.). The system does not allow a characteristic to serve dual purposes in this way.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Characteristics: Review the characteristics defined in your ADSO model. Identify the characteristic that is causing the issue (indicated by &1 in the error message).
  
  
  Modify the Characteristic: If the characteristic is indeed a time characteristic, you need to either:
  
  Change the definition of the characteristic to not be a time characteristic if it is not intended to be used as such.
  Choose a different characteristic that is not a time characteristic to serve as the validity characteristic.
  
  
  
  Adjust the ADSO Model: After making the necessary changes to the characteristics, adjust your ADSO model accordingly. Ensure that the validity characteristic is correctly defined and does not conflict with any time characteristics.
  
  
  Re-validate the Model: Once changes are made, re-validate the ADSO model to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Advanced DataStore Objects and characteristics management for more detailed information on how to define and manage characteristics.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to manage your ADSO models effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RS_ADSO_MODEL012 error and successfully configure your ADSO model.