How To Fix RSDHA161 - No offset supported for date

RSDHA161 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDHA - HANA Analysis in BW

• Message number: 161

• Message text: No offset supported for date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDHA161 - No offset supported for date ?

  The SAP error message RSDHA161 "No offset supported for date" typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when working with date-related queries or calculations. This error indicates that the system does not support the use of offsets (like previous periods or future periods) for date dimensions in certain contexts.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Date Characteristics: The error often arises when a query or a calculation tries to apply an offset to a date characteristic that does not support it. For example, if you are trying to use a date offset in a characteristic that is not defined to handle such operations.
  
  
  Query Design: The design of the query might be attempting to use a date offset in a way that is not compatible with the underlying data model or the settings of the InfoProvider.
  
  
  Data Source Limitations: Some data sources or InfoProviders may not support date offsets due to their structure or the way