How To Fix UMB029 - Characteristic '&1' cannot be selected with a time variable

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UMB - SEM-CPM: Balanced Scorecard

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Characteristic '&1' cannot be selected with a time variable

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UMB029 - Characteristic '&1' cannot be selected with a time variable ?

  The SAP error message UMB029 indicates that a specific characteristic (denoted by &1) cannot be selected in conjunction with a time variable in a query or report. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when working with queries that involve time-dependent data.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to the following reasons:
  
  Incompatibility: The characteristic you are trying to use is not compatible with the time variable you have selected. This can happen if the characteristic is not designed to work with time-dependent data.
  Data Model Design: The data model may not support the combination of the characteristic and the time variable. For example, if the characteristic is not defined as a time-dependent characteristic in the InfoObject settings.
  Query Design: The query may be incorrectly designed, where the characteristic is being used in a way that conflicts with the time variable.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UMB029 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Settings:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance for the characteristic in question and verify if it is set up to be time-dependent. If it is not, you may need to adjust your query or use a different characteristic.
  
  
  
  Review Query Design:
  
  Open the query in the Query Designer and check how the characteristic and time variable are being used. Ensure that they are compatible and that the time variable is applied correctly.
  
  
  
  Modify the Query:
  
  If the characteristic cannot be used with the time variable, consider removing the time variable or replacing the characteristic with one that is compatible.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to the specific characteristics and time variables you are using to understand their compatibility.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the query again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or fixes related to this error.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation on SAP BW/BI query design to better understand how to work with characteristics and time variables.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the UMB029 error and implement a suitable solution.