How To Fix RSDHA382 - BW variable '&1' returns empty date for time reference

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDHA - HANA Analysis in BW

• Message number: 382

• Message text: BW variable '&1' returns empty date for time reference

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDHA382 - BW variable '&1' returns empty date for time reference ?

  The SAP error message RSDHA382 indicates that a BW (Business Warehouse) variable is returning an empty date for a time reference. This typically occurs when a query is executed that relies on a time-based variable, but the variable does not have a valid date value to return.
  Cause:
  
  Variable Configuration: The variable may not be properly configured in the BW system. This could include issues with the default values or the selection options.
  Data Availability: There may be no data available for the specified time period in the InfoProvider or the underlying data source.
  User Input: If the variable is set to require user input, the user may not have provided a valid date or range.
  Time Characteristics: The time characteristics in the data model may not be aligned with the variable settings, leading to mismatches.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data for the specified time period.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Variable Settings:
  
  Go to the variable definition in the BW system and ensure that it is correctly configured. Check the default values and selection options.
  Ensure that the variable is set to allow for valid date inputs.
  
  
  
  Data Availability:
  
  Verify that there is data available for the time period you are querying. You can do this by running a simple query or report that checks the data in the InfoProvider.
  
  
  
  User Input:
  
  If the variable requires user input, ensure that the user is entering a valid date or date range. Provide guidance on the expected format.
  
  
  
  Check Time Characteristics:
  
  Review the time characteristics in the data model to ensure they are correctly aligned with the variable settings. This includes checking the time dimension and any related attributes.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data for the specified time period. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the query or using transaction codes like RSRT (Query Monitor) to analyze the query execution and identify where the variable is failing.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP BW documentation for information on variable handling and time characteristics.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the RSDHA382 error and implement a solution to resolve it.