How To Fix 5W829 - Reporting is repeated accordingly for this sub-tree

5W829 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5W - Messages for PD (Particularly Workflow)

• Message number: 829

• Message text: Reporting is repeated accordingly for this sub-tree

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5W829 - Details

• The SAP error message 5W829, which states "Reporting is repeated accordingly for this sub-tree," typically occurs in the context of SAP's reporting tools, particularly when dealing with hierarchical data structures such as those found in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when there is an issue with the data hierarchy or the way the reporting structure is set up. Common causes include:
  
  Duplicate Hierarchies: The reporting structure may have duplicate nodes or levels that are causing the system to attempt to report the same data multiple times.
  Incorrect Hierarchical Relationships: The relationships between nodes in the hierarchy may not be correctly defined, leading to confusion in how data should be aggregated or reported.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the underlying data that are causing the reporting tool to misinterpret the structure.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, consider the following steps:
  
  Check Hierarchy Definitions: Review the hierarchy definitions