/DSD/GS308 - Time characteristic &1 (selection) is not part of InfoProvider &2

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /DSD/GS -

• Message number: 308

• Message text: Time characteristic &1 (selection) is not part of InfoProvider &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /DSD/GS308 - Time characteristic &1 (selection) is not part of InfoProvider &2 ?

  The SAP error message /DSD/GS308 Time characteristic &1 (selection) is not part of InfoProvider &2 typically occurs in the context of SAP DataSource or InfoProvider configurations, particularly when working with SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA. This error indicates that a time characteristic specified in your selection criteria is not included in the InfoProvider you are querying.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Time Characteristic: The time characteristic (e.g., a specific date or time field) you are trying to use in your query or selection is not defined in the InfoProvider (e.g., a DataStore Object, InfoCube, or CompositeProvider).
  Incorrect Query Design: The query might be designed to use a time characteristic that is not part of the underlying data model.
  Data Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the InfoProvider (like adding or removing fields), the query may not have been updated accordingly.
  Inconsistent Data Source: The DataSource from which the InfoProvider is populated may not include the time characteristic.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check InfoProvider Structure: Verify the structure of the InfoProvider (e.g., InfoCube, DSO) to ensure that the time characteristic you are trying to use is indeed part of it. You can do this by navigating to the InfoProvider in the SAP BW modeling tools.
  
  
  Update Query: If the time characteristic is not part of the InfoProvider, you will need to either:
  
  Remove the time characteristic from your query.
  Modify the query to use a different time characteristic that is available in the InfoProvider.
  
  
  
  Modify DataSource: If the time characteristic is essential for your reporting, consider modifying the DataSource to include the necessary time characteristic and then re-activate the InfoProvider.
  
  
  Rebuild Aggregates: If you have made changes to the InfoProvider, you may need to rebuild aggregates or perform a data load to ensure that the changes are reflected in the reporting layer.
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues: If the InfoProvider was recently transported from another system, ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check InfoProviders and their structures.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on InfoProviders and query design.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a suitable solution.