How To Fix BRAIN687 - Node &1 with predecessor &2 not found in hierarchy "&3"

BRAIN687 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 687

• Message text: Node &1 with predecessor &2 not found in hierarchy "&3"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN687 - Node &1 with predecessor &2 not found in hierarchy "&3" ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN687 indicates that there is an issue with a node in a hierarchy that is being referenced in a report or query. Specifically, it means that the system cannot find the specified node (Node &1) with its predecessor (Predecessor &2) in the specified hierarchy (Hierarchy &3). This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when dealing with hierarchies in InfoObjects.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Node or Predecessor: The node or its predecessor may not exist in the specified hierarchy. This could be due to data not being loaded correctly or the hierarchy not being maintained properly.
  Incorrect Hierarchy Assignment: The node might be assigned to a different hierarchy than the one being referenced.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries or incorrect relationships between nodes.
  Hierarchy Changes: If the hierarchy has been modified (nodes added, removed, or renamed),