How To Fix RSO_RES_ADSO177 - No finest characteristic for time derivation found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSO_RES_ADSO - Datastore Object

• Message number: 177

• Message text: No finest characteristic for time derivation found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSO_RES_ADSO177 - No finest characteristic for time derivation found ?

  The SAP error message RSO_RES_ADSO177 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. Specifically, it means that the system could not find the finest characteristic for time derivation, which is necessary for processing data correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Time Characteristics: The error typically arises when the ADSO is expected to derive time characteristics (like year, month, day) but cannot find the necessary fields in the data model.
  Incorrect Configuration: The ADSO may not be configured correctly to handle time characteristics, or the time characteristics may not be included in the data source.
  Data Source Issues: The data source feeding into the ADSO may not have the required time characteristics defined or may not be mapped correctly.
  Transformation Issues: If there are transformations involved, they may not be set up to handle the time characteristics properly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check ADSO Configuration: 
  
  Ensure that the ADSO is configured to include the necessary time characteristics. You can do this by checking the data model in the SAP BW modeling tools.
  Verify that the time characteristics are marked as key figures or attributes as needed.
  
  
  
  Review Data Source:
  
  Check the data source that is being used to load data into the ADSO. Ensure that it includes the necessary time characteristics.
  If the data source is an InfoSource or a DataSource, make sure that the time fields are correctly mapped.
  
  
  
  Transformation Settings:
  
  If you are using transformations to load data into the ADSO, review the transformation rules to ensure that they are correctly set up to derive the time characteristics.
  Make sure that the time fields are being populated correctly during the data load process.
  
  
  
  Data Load Process:
  
  Run a test data load to see if the issue persists. Monitor the process for any additional error messages that may provide more context.
  Check the data in the source system to ensure that the time characteristics are populated correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP BW/4HANA you are using for any known issues or additional configuration steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums where other users may have encountered similar issues and can provide insights or solutions.
  BW Modeling Tools: Familiarize yourself with the BW Modeling Tools in SAP HANA Studio or Eclipse, as they provide a graphical interface for managing ADSOs and transformations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.