How To Fix RSCV050 - Time characteristic &1 cannot be derived

RSCV050 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSCV - Analysis of BW objects (InfoCubes...)

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Time characteristic &1 cannot be derived

What causes this issue?

This message contains general information about the subsequent check of
time characteristics of an InfoCube.
The time characteristic described cannot be derived from any other time
characteristic for the InfoCube. The values can therefore not be
checked.
Note: The most detailed time characteristic for an InfoCube can never be
derived from less detailed time characteristics.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSCV050 - Time characteristic &1 cannot be derived ?

  The SAP error message RSCV050 indicates that the time characteristic specified (denoted as &1 in the message) cannot be derived. This typically occurs in the context of data extraction or reporting, particularly when working with SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence).
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Missing Time Characteristics: The time characteristic that is being referenced may not be defined in the data model or may not be available in the data source.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the InfoObject or the data source may not be set up correctly, leading to the inability to derive the time characteristic.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the underlying data source that prevent the time characteristic from being derived.
  
  
  Transformation Issues: If you are using transformations to load data, there may be issues in the transformation rules that prevent the time characteristic from being calculated