How To Fix RSCUR003 - Use an InfoObject of type time characteristic

RSCUR003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSCUR - Texts for Quantities and Currencies

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Use an InfoObject of type time characteristic

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RSCUR003 - Details

• The SAP error message RSCUR003, which states "Use an InfoObject of type time characteristic," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when you are trying to create or modify a query or a data model that requires a time characteristic but does not have one defined correctly.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Time Characteristic: The query or data model you are working with does not include a time characteristic (e.g., a date or time dimension) that is necessary for the analysis.
  Incorrect InfoObject Type: The InfoObject you are trying to use is not of the type "time characteristic." In SAP BW, time characteristics are specifically defined and must be used in certain contexts, such as in queries or data models that require time-based analysis.
  Query Design Issues: The design of the query may not have been set up to include a time dimension, which is essential for time-based reporting.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Add a Time Characteristic: Ensure that