How To Fix RS_ADSO_MODEL048 - NCUM time reference characteristic is set but no inventory key figures

RS_ADSO_MODEL048 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 048

• Message text: NCUM time reference characteristic is set but no inventory key figures

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS_ADSO_MODEL048 - NCUM time reference characteristic is set but no inventory key figures ?

  The SAP error message RS_ADSO_MODEL048 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of an Advanced DataStore Object (ADSO) in SAP BW/4HANA or SAP BW on HANA. Specifically, this error occurs when a time reference characteristic (like a calendar year or month) is set for the ADSO, but there are no inventory key figures defined in the ADSO model.
  
  Cause:
  
  Time Reference Characteristic Set: The ADSO is configured to use a time reference characteristic, which is typically used for time-dependent data.
  Missing Inventory Key Figures: The ADSO does not have any key figures that are defined as inventory key figures. Inventory key figures are necessary for time-dependent data processing, especially when dealing with cumulative values.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check ADSO Configuration:
  
  Go to the ADSO model in the SAP BW modeling tools.
  Verify that the time reference characteristic is indeed set. This is usually done in the "General" settings