How To Fix RSO_RES_IOBJ028 - Creating new time characteristics is not allowed

RSO_RES_IOBJ028 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSO_RES_IOBJ - InfoObject Resource

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Creating new time characteristics is not allowed

What causes this issue?

You are trying to create a new time characteristic. This is not allowed.

System Response

The process has been terminated.

How to fix this error?

You can only create new characteristics which reference existing time
characteristics. You cannot create pure new time characteristics.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

RSO_RES_IOBJ028 - Details

• The SAP error message RSO_RES_IOBJ028, which states "Creating new time characteristics is not allowed," typically occurs when you attempt to create a new time characteristic in the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) system, but the system is configured to prevent this action. This restriction is often in place to maintain data integrity and consistency within the BW environment.
  
  Cause:
  
  System Configuration: The BW system may be configured to restrict the creation of new time characteristics to avoid inconsistencies or conflicts with existing time dimensions.
  Existing Time Characteristics: There may already be defined time characteristics that serve the purpose you are trying to achieve, and the system does not allow duplicates.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create new time characteristics.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Time Characteristics: Before attempting to create a new time characteristic, check if there are existing time characteristics that can be reused. You can do this by navigating to the