How To Fix RSRV880 - Non-compatible time characteristics found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSRV -

• Message number: 880

• Message text: Non-compatible time characteristics found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSRV880 - Non-compatible time characteristics found ?

  The SAP error message RSRV880 "Non-compatible time characteristics found" typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there are inconsistencies or incompatibilities in the time characteristics of InfoObjects or data models. This error can arise during data loading, reporting, or when performing data modeling tasks.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Incompatible Time Characteristics: The error usually indicates that there are time characteristics in your data model that are not compatible with each other. This can happen if:
  
  Different InfoObjects are defined with different time characteristics (e.g., one is defined as a "Calendar Year" and another as "Fiscal Year").
  There are inconsistencies in the time attributes or hierarchies used in the InfoObjects.
  
  
  
  Data Model Changes: If changes were made to the data model (like adding or modifying InfoObjects) without properly updating the related objects, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Data Source Issues: If the data source being used has time characteristics that do not match the expected