How To Fix RSTRAN057 - No source time characteristic assigned for reading master data from &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSTRAN - Messages for Transformation

• Message number: 057

• Message text: No source time characteristic assigned for reading master data from &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSTRAN057 - No source time characteristic assigned for reading master data from & ?

  The SAP error message RSTRAN057 indicates that there is no source time characteristic assigned for reading master data from a specific source. This typically occurs in the context of data extraction or transformation processes, particularly when working with SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence).
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing Time Characteristic: The InfoObject or data source you are trying to extract data from does not have a time characteristic assigned. This means that the system cannot determine the time dimension for the data being processed.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the InfoSource, DataSource, or InfoObject may be incorrect, leading to the absence of a time characteristic.
  
  
  DataSource Issues: The DataSource itself may not be set up properly to include the necessary time characteristics.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: If the master data is not properly maintained or lacks the required time characteristics, this error can occur.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSTRAN057 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check InfoObject Configuration:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance transaction (e.g., RSD1).
  Verify that the InfoObject in question has a time characteristic assigned. If not, you may need to assign a time characteristic.
  
  
  
  Review DataSource Settings:
  
  Check the DataSource configuration in the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction RSA1).
  Ensure that the DataSource is correctly set up to include the time characteristic.
  
  
  
  Update InfoSource:
  
  If you are using an InfoSource, ensure that it is configured to include the necessary time characteristics. You can do this in the InfoSource maintenance transaction.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the master data for the InfoObject is correctly maintained and includes the necessary time characteristics.
  
  
  
  Re-activate Objects:
  
  After making changes, you may need to re-activate the InfoObject, DataSource, or InfoSource to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  
  Test the Data Load:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the data load again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions for this specific error.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to InfoObjects, DataSources, and InfoSources for best practices in configuration.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the RSTRAN057 error in your SAP environment.