How To Fix RSO_RES_ADSO178 - No source characteristic for time derivation specified

RSO_RES_ADSO178 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSO_RES_ADSO - Datastore Object

• Message number: 178

• Message text: No source characteristic for time derivation specified

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RSO_RES_ADSO178 - Details

• The SAP error message RSO_RES_ADSO178 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 for the time derivation process, which is essential for the data loading and transformation processes.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Time Characteristic: The ADSO may not have a defined time characteristic that is required for the time derivation.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the ADSO or the transformation may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of a source characteristic for time derivation.
  Data Source Issues: The data source from which data is being extracted may not provide the necessary time characteristic.
  Modeling Errors: There may be errors in the data model or the way the ADSO is defined, particularly regarding the time-related fields.
  
  
  Solution:
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