How To Fix RSAU304 - Fiscal year variant missing for time conversion of characteristic &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAU - Update rules

• Message number: 304

• Message text: Fiscal year variant missing for time conversion of characteristic &

What causes this issue?

A fiscal year variant is needed for time conversion of characteristic
&V1&, but neither the InfoObject, nor the InfoCube, nor the InfoSource
provide this characteristic.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Create a constant fiscal year variant for the InfoObject or InfoCube,
load it from the InfoSource or define in the update rules how the
fiscal year variant should be filled.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAU304 - Fiscal year variant missing for time conversion of characteristic & ?

  The SAP error message RSAU304 indicates that there is a missing fiscal year variant for the time conversion of a specific characteristic in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence). This error typically arises when the system is trying to perform a time-based operation, such as data extraction or reporting, but cannot find the necessary fiscal year variant associated with the characteristic.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Fiscal Year Variant: The fiscal year variant that is required for the time conversion of the characteristic is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The characteristic may not be properly configured to link to the fiscal year variant.
  Data Source Issues: The data source from which the data is being extracted may not have the necessary fiscal year variant defined.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from one system to another, the fiscal year variant may not have been included in the transport.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and navigate to the configuration for fiscal year variants.
  Use transaction code OB29 to define or check the fiscal year variant.
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant is correctly set up and assigned to the relevant company code or controlling area.
  
  
  
  Assign Fiscal Year Variant to Characteristic:
  
  Check the InfoObject (characteristic) in the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction code RSA1).
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant is assigned to the characteristic that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Check Data Source Configuration:
  
  Verify the data source settings to ensure that the fiscal year variant is correctly configured.
  If necessary, adjust the data source to include the fiscal year variant.
  
  
  
  Transport Configuration:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that the fiscal year variant was included in the transport request.
  If it was not included, you may need to manually create the fiscal year variant in the target system.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the data extraction or reporting process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on fiscal year variants and their configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to fiscal year variants and the RSAU304 error.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSAU304 error and ensure that the fiscal year variant is correctly configured for the time conversion of the characteristic in question.