How To Fix RSDODSO273 - Non-cumulative DSO: Time characteristic 0FISCVARNT must be key field

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDODSO - Messages for ODS Objects

• Message number: 273

• Message text: Non-cumulative DSO: Time characteristic 0FISCVARNT must be key field

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDODSO273 - Non-cumulative DSO: Time characteristic 0FISCVARNT must be key field ?

  The SAP error message RSDODSO273 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a Non-Cumulative DataStore Object (DSO) in SAP BW (Business Warehouse). Specifically, the error states that the time characteristic 0FISCVARNT (which represents the fiscal variant) must be defined as a key field in the DSO.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the fiscal variant (0FISCVARNT) is not set as a key field in the Non-Cumulative DSO. In Non-Cumulative DSOs, certain characteristics, especially those related to time, must be defined as key fields to ensure that the data can be aggregated correctly over time periods.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to modify the structure of the Non-Cumulative DSO to include 0FISCVARNT as a key field. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Open the DataStore Object (DSO) in SAP BW:
  
  Go to the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction code RSA1).
  Navigate to the DataStore Objects section and find the Non-Cumulative DSO that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Edit the DSO Structure:
  
  Open the DSO for editing.
  Go to the "Key Fields" tab.
  
  
  
  Add 0FISCVARNT as a Key Field:
  
  If 0FISCVARNT is not already listed as a key field, add it to the key fields list.
  Ensure that the key fields are correctly defined according to your data model requirements.
  
  
  
  Activate the DSO:
  
  After making the changes, save and activate the DSO.
  This will ensure that the new structure is applied.
  
  
  
  Check Data Loading:
  
  After activation, test the data loading process to ensure that the error is resolved and that data can be loaded into the DSO without issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Non-Cumulative DSO: This type of DSO is used for storing data that is not cumulative, such as stock levels or balances at a specific point in time. It is important to have the correct key fields to ensure accurate reporting and analysis.
  Key Fields in DSO: Key fields are essential for identifying unique records in the DSO. They play a crucial role in data aggregation and reporting.
  Fiscal Variant (0FISCVARNT): This characteristic is used to define the fiscal year variant in SAP, which is important for financial reporting and analysis.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after making these changes, consider checking the overall configuration of the DSO and any related InfoObjects or transformations that may be affecting the data loading process.