How To Fix RSDMD181 - & is not a time-independent display attribute of characteristic &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDMD - Messages for master data

• Message number: 181

• Message text: & is not a time-independent display attribute of characteristic &

What causes this issue?

&V1& is not a time-independent display attribute for characteristic
&V2&. Only time-independent display attributes can be activated using
the "Activate Display Attributes" function.

System Response

The activation process is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Change the parameters for this call.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDMD181 - & is not a time-independent display attribute of characteristic & ?

  The SAP error message RSDMD181 indicates that you are trying to use a characteristic as a display attribute in a way that is not allowed because it is not a time-independent display attribute. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when working with InfoObjects and their attributes.
  Cause:
  
  Time-Dependent Attributes: The characteristic you are trying to use as a display attribute is defined as a time-dependent attribute. In SAP BW, time-dependent attributes are those that can change over time, and they are not suitable for display attributes that need to remain constant across different time periods.
  Incorrect Configuration: The characteristic may not be configured correctly in the InfoObject settings, leading to this error when attempting to use it in a query or report.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Settings:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance (transaction code RSD1).
  Find the characteristic that is causing the error.
  Check if it is set as a time-dependent attribute. If it is, you cannot use it as a display attribute in a query or report.
  
  
  
  Modify the Characteristic:
  
  If the characteristic does not need to be time-dependent, you can change its settings to make it time-independent. This involves modifying the InfoObject definition.
  If it must remain time-dependent, consider using a different characteristic that is time-independent for your display attribute.
  
  
  
  Use Alternative Attributes:
  
  If the characteristic is essential for your reporting but cannot be used as a display attribute, consider using alternative attributes that are time-independent.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for more details on how to manage display attributes and time-dependent characteristics.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  InfoObjects: In SAP BW, InfoObjects are the building blocks of the data model. They can be characteristics (dimensions) or key figures (measures).
  Display Attributes: These are attributes that provide additional information about a characteristic but do not affect the data aggregation.
  Time-Dependent vs. Time-Independent: Time-dependent attributes can change over time (e.g., a customer's address), while time-independent attributes remain constant (e.g., a customer's ID).
  
  If you continue to face issues, consider reaching out to your SAP BW administrator or consulting SAP support for further assistance.