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

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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