How To Fix RSDMD036 - Inconsistent time intervals for attributes detected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDMD - Messages for master data

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Inconsistent time intervals for attributes detected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDMD036 - Inconsistent time intervals for attributes detected ?

  The SAP error message RSDMD036 indicates that there are inconsistent time intervals for attributes in your data model, particularly when dealing with time characteristics in your InfoObjects or data models. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when you are trying to activate or transport a data model that includes time-dependent attributes.
  Cause:
  The inconsistency usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Overlapping Time Intervals: Two or more time intervals for the same attribute overlap, which can lead to ambiguity in data reporting.
  Gaps in Time Intervals: There may be gaps in the time intervals that are not properly defined, leading to inconsistencies.
  Incorrectly Defined Time Attributes: The attributes may not be defined correctly in terms of their time characteristics, such as start and end dates.
  Data Model Changes: Recent changes to the data model or InfoObjects that have not been properly synchronized or activated.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSDMD036 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Time Interval Definitions:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance (transaction code RSD1) and check the time-dependent attributes for the InfoObject in question.
  Ensure that the start and end dates for each time interval are correctly defined and do not overlap.
  
  
  
  Review Data:
  
  Analyze the data in the underlying tables to identify any records that may have overlapping or inconsistent time intervals.
  Use queries or reports to check for any anomalies in the time data.
  
  
  
  Adjust Time Intervals:
  
  If you find overlapping intervals, adjust them to ensure that each interval is unique and does not overlap with others.
  If there are gaps, consider defining new intervals to cover those gaps.
  
  
  
  Re-activate the InfoObject:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, re-activate the InfoObject and the data model to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  If you are working in a development environment, ensure that the changes are properly transported to the quality and production environments.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no dependencies or references to the attributes that could be causing the inconsistency.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like RSD1 for InfoObject maintenance and RSA1 for Data Warehousing Workbench to manage your data models.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidelines on managing time-dependent attributes and InfoObjects.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to RSDMD036 or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistencies causing the RSDMD036 error in your SAP BW environment.