How To Fix RSOS_SEARCH201 - Time measurement: Identifier &1 not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSOS_SEARCH -

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Time measurement: Identifier &1 not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSOS_SEARCH201 - Time measurement: Identifier &1 not defined ?

  The SAP error message RSOS_SEARCH201 with the description "Time measurement: Identifier &1 not defined" typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when there is an issue related to time measurement identifiers in the system.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing Time Measurement Identifier: The identifier specified in the error message (&1) is not defined in the system. This could happen if the time measurement was not set up correctly or if it was deleted.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the time measurement settings in the BW system.
  
  
  Data Source Issues: If the data source or InfoProvider is not correctly configured to use the time measurement, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the time measurement identifier was transported from another system and the transport did not include all necessary objects, it could lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Time Measurement Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code RSOS or RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench).
  Navigate to the relevant area where time measurement is configured.
  Verify if the time measurement identifier (&1) exists and is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Define Missing Identifier:
  
  If the identifier is missing, you may need to create it. This can typically be done in the configuration settings for time measurement.
  Ensure that all necessary attributes and settings are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Check Data Source:
  
  Review the data source or InfoProvider that is generating the error. Ensure that it is correctly set up to use the time measurement.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the identifier was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to time measurement and the specific error message for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: RSOS, RSA1
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP BW/BI documentation for best practices on configuring time measurements and related settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the RSOS_SEARCH201 error in your SAP system.