How To Fix RSO_RES_CONVMSGS048 - InfoObject &1 is not of type time characteristic.

RSO_RES_CONVMSGS048 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSO_RES_CONVMSGS - Messages directly related to the conversion types

• Message number: 048

• Message text: InfoObject &1 is not of type time characteristic.

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RSO_RES_CONVMSGS048 - Details

• The SAP error message RSO_RES_CONVMSGS048 indicates that the InfoObject you are trying to use is not of the type "time characteristic." This error typically occurs in the context of reporting or data extraction processes, particularly when working with time-based data in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence).
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You are attempting to use an InfoObject that is expected to be a time characteristic (like a date or time dimension) but is not defined as such in the InfoObject settings.
  The InfoObject may be incorrectly configured or used in a context where a time characteristic is required, such as in a time-based query or report.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check InfoObject Definition:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance transaction (e.g., RSA1 or RSD1).
  Locate the InfoObject in question (denoted by &1 in the error message).
  Verify that the InfoObject is defined as a time characteristic. This can be