How To Fix BRAIN505 - Two different hier. not allowed for elimination of int. business volume

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 505

• Message text: Two different hier. not allowed for elimination of int. business volume

What causes this issue?

Different hierarchies are used for the two referencing characteristics
in at least one characteristic pair for the elimination of internal
business volumes.
The use of two different hierarchies for the elimination of internal
business volume is not possible.
The characteristics and hierarchies (name/version/key date) used are:
&V1& with hierarchy &V2&
&V3& with hierarchy &V4&

System Response

A warning appears and no data is displayed. You can navigate further,
but you must align the hierarchies for the characteristic pairs.

How to fix this error?

Use the <LS>Properties</> context menu entry to change one of the two
hierarchies so that the hierarchies in each respective characteristic
pair are identical.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN505 - Two different hier. not allowed for elimination of int. business volume ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN505, which states "Two different hierarchies not allowed for elimination of internal business volume," typically occurs in the context of financial reporting and consolidation processes within SAP systems, particularly in the SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) environments.
  Cause:
  This error arises when there is an attempt to eliminate internal business volumes (intercompany transactions) that are associated with different hierarchies. In SAP, hierarchies are used to structure data for reporting and analysis. When performing eliminations, the system expects that the data being processed belongs to the same hierarchy. If the data comes from different hierarchies, the system cannot perform the necessary calculations for elimination, leading to this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve the BRAIN505 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Hierarchies: Verify the hierarchies used in the data being processed. Ensure that all relevant data for the elimination process is using the same hierarchy.
  
  
  Adjust Data Sources: If the data is coming from different sources or cubes, ensure that they are aligned to use the same hierarchy for the elimination process.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in your SAP BW or BPC system. Ensure that the settings for intercompany eliminations are correctly defined and that they reference the same hierarchy.
  
  
  Data Consistency: Ensure that the data being loaded into the system is consistent and adheres to the expected structure. This may involve data cleansing or transformation processes.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to intercompany eliminations and hierarchies for specific guidance on your version of SAP.
  
  
  Testing: After making adjustments, perform tests to ensure that the elimination process works as expected without triggering the error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Training and Documentation: Review training materials or documentation related to SAP BW/BPC, focusing on intercompany processes and hierarchy management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the BRAIN505 error and implement a solution to resolve it.