How To Fix RSDHA208 - InfoObject '&1' for determining the date is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDHA - HANA Analysis in BW

• Message number: 208

• Message text: InfoObject '&1' for determining the date is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDHA208 - InfoObject '&1' for determining the date is missing ?

  The SAP error message RSDHA208 typically indicates that there is a problem with the InfoObject in the context of a data extraction or reporting process. Specifically, the message states that the date for the InfoObject '&1' is missing, which can lead to issues in data processing or reporting.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Date Value: The most common cause of this error is that the date value required for the InfoObject is not populated in the data source or is missing in the data model.
  Incorrect Data Load: If the data load process did not include the date field or if there was an error during the data extraction process, this could lead to missing date values.
  Data Model Configuration: The InfoObject may not be properly configured to handle date values, or there may be issues with the underlying data model.
  Filter Settings: If there are filters applied that exclude certain date ranges, this could also result in missing date values.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Source: Verify that the data source from which the InfoObject is pulling data contains the necessary date values. Ensure that the date field is populated correctly.
  Data Load Process: Review the data load process to ensure that it is correctly configured to include the date field. If necessary, re-run the data load to include the missing date values.
  InfoObject Configuration: Check the configuration of the InfoObject in the SAP BW system. Ensure that it is set up to handle date values correctly and that there are no inconsistencies in the data model.
  Review Filters: If there are filters applied in the query or report, review them to ensure that they are not excluding the necessary date values.
  Data Validation: Perform data validation checks to identify any records that may have missing or incorrect date values. Correct any discrepancies found.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check InfoObjects and data sources, or RSD1 to manage InfoObjects.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the RSDHA208 error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on InfoObjects and data modeling in SAP BW.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP BW team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the missing date for the specified InfoObject.