How To Fix RSAU285 - No active time conversion routines available

RSAU285 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAU - Update rules

• Message number: 285

• Message text: No active time conversion routines available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAU285 - No active time conversion routines available ?

  The SAP error message RSAU285 "No active time conversion routines available" typically occurs in the context of data extraction or transformation processes, particularly when dealing with time-related data in SAP systems. This error indicates that the system is unable to find any active time conversion routines that are necessary for converting time data from one format to another.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Time Conversion Routines: The most common cause of this error is that there are no active time conversion routines defined in the system. This can happen if the routines have not been created, or if they have been deactivated.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the data extraction or transformation settings that prevent the system from recognizing the available routines.
  Transport Issues: If the routines were recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that caused them to become inactive or not properly configured.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes,