How To Fix RSAU244 - Characteristic &1 (profile &2) has been used for time-split already

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAU - Update rules

• Message number: 244

• Message text: Characteristic &1 (profile &2) has been used for time-split already

What causes this issue?

A different characteristic or profile has been used already for time-
splitting.

System Response

One and the same characteristic and profile have to be used for time-
splitting the various time-characterisitcs, otherwise the system does
not know how to combine the different results.
If, for example, 0CALQUARTER is split into 0CALWEEK, and 0CALYEAR is
split into 0CALMONTH, and 0CALQUARTER has the value '1.2000', and
0CALYEAR '1999' it is not clear how the resulting value for 0CALWEEK
(01.2000, 02.2000....) is to be merged with the value from 0CALMONTH
(01.1999, 02.1999...)

How to fix this error?

Use the same source characteristic and profile for the time-split as
you do with other characteristics.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAU244 - Characteristic &1 (profile &2) has been used for time-split already ?

  The SAP error message RSAU244 indicates that a characteristic (identified by &1) in a specific profile (identified by &2) has already been used for a time-split operation. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when dealing with data extraction and transformation processes.
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to use a characteristic for time-splitting that has already been designated for that purpose in the same context. Time-splitting is a process where data is divided based on time periods, and each characteristic can only be used once for this operation within a specific profile.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Profile Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings for the profile mentioned in the error message.
  Verify if the characteristic in question is indeed already assigned for time-splitting.
  
  
  
  Modify the Time-Split Configuration:
  
  If the characteristic is already used, you may need to either:
  
  Remove it from the time-split configuration if it is not necessary.
  Use a different characteristic for the time-split operation.
  
  
  
  
  
  Review Data Flow:
  
  Ensure that the data flow and transformation logic do not inadvertently attempt to use the same characteristic for multiple time-split operations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on configuring time-splits and characteristics.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the data extraction or transformation process to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to navigate and manage your BW configurations.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the RSAU244 error and implement a suitable solution.