How To Fix RS_HCPR_MODEL031 - Temporal join: Unexpected node name (&1); name must follow pattern J

RS_HCPR_MODEL031 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS_HCPR_MODEL - Messages related to the HANA Composite Provider Backend

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Temporal join: Unexpected node name (&1); name must follow pattern J

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS_HCPR_MODEL031 - Temporal join: Unexpected node name (&1); name must follow pattern J ?

  The SAP error message RS_HCPR_MODEL031 indicates an issue with a temporal join in a data model, specifically that an unexpected node name has been encountered. The error message suggests that the node name does not conform to the expected naming pattern, which should be in the format J<nnn>, where <nnn> is a numeric value.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Node Naming: The node name in the temporal join does not follow the required naming convention. This could be due to a manual error when defining the join or an issue with the data model configuration.
  Model Corruption: There may be corruption in the data model or inconsistencies in the metadata that define the temporal join.
  Version Compatibility: If you are using a version of SAP that has specific requirements for naming conventions, using an older or incompatible version may lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Node Names: Review the data model and ensure that all node names in the