How To Fix RS_B4HANA_RC116 - Cleanup variant for aDSOs does not support absolute dates.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS_B4HANA_RC -

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Cleanup variant for aDSOs does not support absolute dates.

What causes this issue?

Cleanup variant for ADSOs does not support absolute dates.

How to fix this error?

You need to change this to a relative time (older than x days) before
starting the transfer.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS_B4HANA_RC116 - Cleanup variant for aDSOs does not support absolute dates. ?

  The SAP error message RS_B4HANA_RC116 indicates that there is an issue with the cleanup variant for Advanced DataStore Objects (aDSOs) when it comes to using absolute dates. This error typically arises in the context of data management and data lifecycle processes in SAP BW/4HANA.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the cleanup variant you are trying to use is configured to work with relative dates, but it is being applied to aDSOs with absolute date settings. Absolute dates are specific dates (e.g., January 1, 2023), while relative dates are defined in relation to the current date (e.g., last 30 days).
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Cleanup Variant Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration of the cleanup variant in the SAP BW/4HANA system.
  Ensure that the variant is set up to handle relative dates if you are working with aDSOs that require this.
  
  
  
  Modify the Cleanup Variant:
  
  If the cleanup variant is indeed set to use absolute dates, consider modifying it to use relative dates instead.
  You can create a new cleanup variant that uses relative date logic, which is compatible with the aDSOs.
  
  
  
  Review aDSO Settings:
  
  Check the settings of the aDSOs you are working with. Ensure that they are configured correctly to support the intended cleanup operations.
  If necessary, adjust the aDSO settings to align with the cleanup variant.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the cleanup process again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Support:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation for more details on configuring cleanup variants and aDSOs.
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP BW/4HANA: This is a data warehousing solution that allows for advanced data modeling and analytics.
  Advanced DataStore Objects (aDSOs): These are a type of data storage in SAP BW/4HANA that provide flexibility in data modeling and storage.
  Cleanup Variants: These are configurations that define how data should be cleaned up or archived in the system, often based on time criteria.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RS_B4HANA_RC116 error and ensure that your cleanup processes run smoothly.