How To Fix RSMDP868 - &1 records with invalid time interval found

RSMDP868 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSMDP - Master Data Processing

• Message number: 868

• Message text: &1 records with invalid time interval found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSMDP868 - &1 records with invalid time interval found ?

  The SAP error message RSMDP868 indicates that there are records in the DataStore Object (DSO) that have invalid time intervals. This typically occurs during data loading or when processing data in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following issues:
  
  Invalid Time Interval: The time interval for the records being processed does not conform to the expected format or range. This can happen if the time characteristics (like start date, end date) are not correctly defined or if they fall outside the permissible range.
  Data Quality Issues: The source data may contain incorrect or malformed time-related fields, leading to invalid intervals.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration of the InfoObject or the DSO may not align with the data being loaded, causing mismatches.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSMDP868 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Data: 
  
  Review the records that are causing the error. You can