How To Fix AFWCH_PH012 - Reason: The definition of the assigned char. hierarchy was changed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AFWCH_PH - Analysis Framework: Portfolio Hierarchies

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Reason: The definition of the assigned char. hierarchy was changed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AFWCH_PH012 - Reason: The definition of the assigned char. hierarchy was changed ?

  The SAP error message AFWCH_PH012 indicates that there has been a change in the definition of the characteristic hierarchy that is assigned to a particular InfoObject or characteristic in your SAP system. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when the hierarchy structure is modified, nodes are added or removed, or attributes of the hierarchy are changed.
  Cause:
  
  Hierarchy Changes: The characteristic hierarchy has been modified after it was assigned to a particular InfoObject. This could include changes to the hierarchy's nodes, levels, or attributes.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies between the data in the InfoObject and the updated hierarchy definition.
  Transport Issues: If the hierarchy was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may be discrepancies due to missing or incomplete transport requests.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Hierarchy Definition: Review the changes made to the characteristic hierarchy. Ensure that the hierarchy is correctly defined and that all necessary nodes and attributes are in place.
  Reassign Hierarchy: If the hierarchy has been significantly changed, you may need to reassign it to the InfoObject or characteristic. This can be done in the SAP BW modeling tools.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the InfoObject and the characteristic hierarchy to identify any discrepancies. You can use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to perform these checks.
  Transport Validation: If the issue arose after a transport, validate that all necessary objects were transported correctly. You may need to re-transport the hierarchy or related objects.
  Update Queries/Reports: If you have queries or reports that rely on the characteristic hierarchy, ensure they are updated to reflect the new hierarchy structure.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction RSA1 for data modeling and hierarchy management.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on characteristic hierarchies and their management.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for AFWCH_PH012 in the SAP Support Portal.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AFWCH_PH012 error and ensure that your characteristic hierarchy is correctly defined and functioning as expected.