How To Fix A5071 - Hierarchy &2/&3 already exists in summarization version &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: A5 - Summarization in Investment Management

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Hierarchy &2/&3 already exists in summarization version &1.

What causes this issue?

The hierarchy of investment program &V2&/&V3& is already in
summarization version &V1&.

System Response

Procssing is not continued.

How to fix this error?

If you want to save the hierarchy of investment program &V2&/&V3& a
second time in summarization version &V1&, you first have to delete the
existing hierarchy. However, be aware that this could lead to
inconsistencies, if already data exists for this investment program and
this summarization version.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message A5071 - Hierarchy &2/&3 already exists in summarization version &1. ?

  The SAP error message A5071 indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify a hierarchy in a summarization version that already exists. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP Analytics, where hierarchies are used to organize data for reporting and analysis.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You are trying to create a new hierarchy node or level that has the same identifier as an existing one in the specified summarization version.
  There may be a conflict in the hierarchy structure due to duplicate entries or incorrect configuration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the A5071 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Hierarchies:
  
  Navigate to the hierarchy management area in your SAP BW system.
  Verify if the hierarchy you are trying to create already exists. If it does, you may need to modify the existing hierarchy instead of creating a new one.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Existing Hierarchy:
  
  If the existing hierarchy is not needed, consider deleting it or modifying it to accommodate the new hierarchy you want to create.
  Ensure that any changes made do not affect other reports or data models that rely on the existing hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Use Unique Identifiers:
  
  When creating new hierarchies, ensure that the identifiers (names, codes) are unique within the summarization version to avoid conflicts.
  
  
  
  Check Summarization Version:
  
  Ensure that you are working in the correct summarization version. If you are trying to create a hierarchy in a version that is not intended for that purpose, switch to the appropriate version.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to hierarchy management in BW to understand best practices and guidelines.
  
  
  
  System Logs and Traces:
  
  Check system logs or traces for additional information that might provide context on why the error is occurring.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide patches and updates.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation on hierarchy management in SAP BW to better understand how to manage hierarchies effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the A5071 error and successfully manage your hierarchies in SAP.