How To Fix 0A101 - Program &1 / &2 already supplies a hierarchy for &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 0A - IM -> BW: Extractors

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Program &1 / &2 already supplies a hierarchy for &3

What causes this issue?

For BW program &V3& / &V2&, the program &V1& / &V2& is already defined
as hierarchy-bearing in the current OLTP.
However, only one hierarchy-bearing OLTP program can exist for a BW
program.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

<DS:DE.BIW_MAIN>Flag: Hierarchy-bearing</>

System Response

The entry cannot be created.

How to fix this error?

Define the programm &V1& / &V2& as non-hierarchy-bearing with a
Customizing entry or change the current entry.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 0A101 - Program &1 / &2 already supplies a hierarchy for &3 ?

  The SAP error message "0A101 Program &1 / &2 already supplies a hierarchy for &3" typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when there is an attempt to create or modify a hierarchy that already exists for a particular characteristic or InfoObject.
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Hierarchy Definition: The error indicates that there is already a hierarchy defined for the specified InfoObject (denoted by &3) in the program (denoted by &1 / &2). This can happen if:
  
  You are trying to create a new hierarchy for an InfoObject that already has an existing hierarchy.
  There is an attempt to load or activate a hierarchy that conflicts with an existing one.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Hierarchy Assignment: The hierarchy you are trying to assign may not be compatible with the existing hierarchy structure.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Hierarchies: 
  
  Go to the hierarchy maintenance transaction (e.g., RSH1 for InfoObjects) and check if a hierarchy already exists for the specified InfoObject.
  If a hierarchy exists and you do not need it, you can delete or modify it as necessary.
  
  
  
  Modify the Existing Hierarchy: 
  
  If you need to make changes, consider modifying the existing hierarchy instead of creating a new one.
  
  
  
  Use Different Hierarchy Name: 
  
  If you need to create a new hierarchy, ensure that it has a unique name that does not conflict with existing hierarchies.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues: 
  
  If this error occurs after a transport, ensure that the transport did not overwrite or conflict with existing hierarchies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to hierarchy management for specific guidance on your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSH1 (Hierarchy Maintenance) and RSH2 (Hierarchy Display).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to hierarchy management in your version of SAP.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and manage your hierarchies effectively in SAP.