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

A5071 - Overview

• 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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• 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,