How To Fix RSDD551 - Time of provider &1 is inconsistent. Loading not possible.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDD - Message class for data manager

• Message number: 551

• Message text: Time of provider &1 is inconsistent. Loading not possible.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDD551 - Time of provider &1 is inconsistent. Loading not possible. ?

  The SAP error message RSDD551, which states "Time of provider &1 is inconsistent. Loading not possible," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is a mismatch in the time characteristics of a data provider (like an InfoProvider or DataSource) and the data being loaded into it. This inconsistency can prevent data loading processes from executing successfully.
  Causes:
  
  
  Inconsistent Time Characteristics: The time characteristics defined in the InfoProvider do not match the time characteristics of the data being loaded. This can happen if the data source has a different time granularity or if the time attributes are not aligned.
  
  
  Incorrect Time Settings: The time settings in the InfoProvider or the data source may not be configured correctly. This includes settings related to the time dimension, such as fiscal year, periods, or time intervals.
  
  
  Data Source Changes: If the structure of the data source has changed (e.g., new fields added or