How To Fix B2216 - Hierarchy details of segments do not match

B2216 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: B2 - ALE Basis tools messages

• Message number: 216

• Message text: Hierarchy details of segments do not match

What causes this issue?

The hierarchy details of the segments do not match. This can cause
problems with syntax checks.
<ZH>Parent segment:</>
Local:,,&V1&, remote: &V2&
<ZH>Hierarchy level:</>
Local:,,&V3&, remote: &V4&

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message B2216 - Hierarchy details of segments do not match ?

  The SAP error message B2216, which states "Hierarchy details of segments do not match," typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) or SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is a mismatch in the hierarchy structure of the data being processed. This error can arise during data loading, reporting, or when executing certain functions that involve hierarchies.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Hierarchy Mismatch: The error usually indicates that the hierarchy structure defined in the system does not match the hierarchy structure of the data being processed. This can happen if:
  
  The hierarchy has been changed (e.g., nodes added or removed) after the data was loaded.
  The data being loaded does not conform to the expected hierarchy structure.
  There are inconsistencies in the hierarchy definitions across different segments or dimensions.
  
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: If there are issues with the integrity of the data, such as missing nodes or incorrect parent-child relationships, this can lead to the