How To Fix RSTIME004 - Time characteristic &1 cannot be derived

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSTIME -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Time characteristic &1 cannot be derived

What causes this issue?

This message contains general information about the subsequent check of
time characteristics of an InfoProvider.
The time characteristic described cannot be derived from any other time
characteristic for the InfoProvider. The values can therefore not be che
cked.
Note: The most detailed time characteristic for an InfoProvider can neve
r be derived from less detailed time characteristics.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSTIME004 - Time characteristic &1 cannot be derived ?

  The SAP error message RSTIME004 indicates that the time characteristic specified (represented by &1) cannot be derived during the execution of a process, typically in the context of data extraction or reporting in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence).
  Cause:
  The error usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Time Characteristics: The time characteristic that is being referenced is not available in the data source or the data model.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the time characteristic in the InfoObject or InfoCube may not be set up correctly.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from deriving the time characteristic.
  Missing Master Data: The master data for the time characteristic may not exist or may not be properly loaded into the system.
  Incorrect Query Design: If you are running a query, the design of the query may not align with the available data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSTIME004 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Time Characteristics: Verify that the time characteristic specified in the error message is correctly defined in the InfoObject and is available in the data source.
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the configuration for the time characteristic is correct. This includes checking the settings in the InfoObject and InfoCube.
  Load Master Data: If the master data for the time characteristic is missing, load the necessary master data into the system.
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the data to identify any discrepancies that may be causing the issue.
  Query Design Review: If the error occurs during query execution, review the query design to ensure that it is correctly set up to utilize the available data.
  Check for Updates: Ensure that your SAP system is up to date with the latest patches and updates, as this may resolve known issues related to time characteristics.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check InfoObjects and InfoProviders.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to RSTIME004 for any specific fixes or recommendations provided by SAP.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on time characteristics and their configuration in BW/BI.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or BW/BI team for further investigation and support.