How To Fix RSCUR012 - Time reference: maintain special InfoObject

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSCUR - Texts for Quantities and Currencies

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Time reference: maintain special InfoObject

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSCUR012 - Time reference: maintain special InfoObject ?

  The SAP error message RSCUR012, which states "Time reference: maintain special InfoObject," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is an issue with the time characteristics or time reference in your data model. This error indicates that a special InfoObject related to time is not properly maintained or configured.
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The special InfoObject that is supposed to handle time references (like 0CALMONTH, 0CALYEAR, etc.) may not be properly set up or may be missing.
  Data Source Issues: The data source from which you are trying to load data may not have the necessary time characteristics defined.
  Transformation Issues: If you are using transformations to load data, the mapping for time-related fields may not be correctly defined.
  InfoObject Activation: The InfoObject related to time may not be activated or may have been deactivated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check InfoObject Configuration:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance transaction (e.g., RSA1) and check the configuration of the relevant time InfoObjects.
  Ensure that the InfoObjects related to time (like 0CALMONTH, 0CALYEAR, etc.) are active and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Maintain Time Characteristics:
  
  If the time InfoObject is missing, create it or maintain it as necessary.
  Ensure that the time characteristics are correctly defined in the data model.
  
  
  
  Review Data Source:
  
  Check the data source from which you are loading data to ensure that it includes the necessary time fields.
  If necessary, adjust the data source to include the required time characteristics.
  
  
  
  Check Transformations:
  
  Review the transformations used for loading data to ensure that the time fields are correctly mapped.
  Make adjustments to the transformation rules if needed.
  
  
  
  Activate InfoObjects:
  
  If any InfoObjects related to time are inactive, activate them in the InfoObject maintenance transaction.
  
  
  
  Re-run Data Load:
  
  After making the necessary changes, re-run the data load process to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to RSCUR012 for any specific patches or updates that may address this issue.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP BW documentation for detailed information on InfoObjects and time characteristics.
  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 RSCUR012 error and ensure that your time references are correctly maintained in your SAP BW environment.