How To Fix /SAPAPO/MSDP_REL028 - InfoProvider &2 does not contain Time Characteristic &1

/SAPAPO/MSDP_REL028 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MSDP_REL -

• Message number: 028

• Message text: InfoProvider &2 does not contain Time Characteristic &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_REL028 - InfoProvider &2 does not contain Time Characteristic &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_REL028 indicates that the specified InfoProvider does not contain the required time characteristic. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when trying to access or manipulate data that relies on a time dimension that is not present in the specified InfoProvider.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Time Characteristic: The InfoProvider you are trying to access does not have the time characteristic (e.g., calendar year, month, week) defined in its structure.
  Incorrect InfoProvider: You may be using the wrong InfoProvider that does not support the time characteristic you are trying to use.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model or InfoProvider configuration may have led to the removal or alteration of the time characteristic.
  Authorization Issues: In some cases, authorization issues may prevent access to certain characteristics, leading to the perception that they are missing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check InfoProvider Structure: Verify the structure of the InfoProvider in question. You can