Date and Time as Key Figures

Hi ,
I have a Cube with Date (DATS Type) and Time (TIMS type) Fileds as KeyFigures.
I want to load the information from a flat file but when creating the update rules there is no proposal for updating and by Update Type says "No Update"
what could be the problem here?
Thanks in advance
FedeX

Hi FedeX,
Just wanted to add to what has been mentioned by all others.
When u are creating the update rules..if the message appears as 'Keyfigures are set to no update'..i suspect this could be because u might be havin these keyfigures in the cube but those keyfigures might be missing in ur infosource.
Also as said ..it makes no real sense adding the date and time keyfigures..
Hope this helps.
Regards,
Marc.

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