How To Fix RSO_RES_ADSO173 - No source characteristic for time derivation

RSO_RES_ADSO173 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSO_RES_ADSO - Datastore Object

• Message number: 173

• Message text: No source characteristic for time derivation

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RSO_RES_ADSO173 - Details

• The SAP error message RSO_RES_ADSO173 indicates that there is an issue with the time derivation in the context of an Advanced DataStore Object (ADSO) in SAP BW/4HANA or SAP BW on HANA. This error typically arises when the system cannot find a source characteristic that is required for the time derivation process.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Time Characteristic: The time characteristic (e.g., calendar year, month, day) that is needed for the time derivation is not defined in the ADSO or is not mapped correctly.
  Incorrect Data Model: The data model may not be set up correctly, leading to missing relationships or mappings between the source and target characteristics.
  Transformation Issues: There may be issues in the transformation rules that are supposed to derive the time characteristic from the source data.
  Data Source Configuration: The data source from which the ADSO is pulling data may not have the necessary time characteristics