How To Fix BRAIN863 - Cannot execute search; hierarchy is too large

BRAIN863 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 863

• Message text: Cannot execute search; hierarchy is too large

What causes this issue?

The search could not be executed because the hierarchy is too large and
contains more than 100,000 hierarchy nodes.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN863 - Cannot execute search; hierarchy is too large ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN863: "Cannot execute search; hierarchy is too large" typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when a query or search operation is attempted on a hierarchy that exceeds the system's processing limits. This can happen when the hierarchy contains too many nodes or levels, making it difficult for the system to process the request efficiently.
  Causes:
  
  Large Hierarchy Size: The hierarchy being queried has too many nodes or levels, which exceeds the limits set by the system.
  System Configuration: The system may not be configured to handle large hierarchies effectively, leading to performance issues.
  Inefficient Query Design: The query may not be optimized for performance, leading to excessive resource consumption when processing large hierarchies.
  Data Volume: The volume of data associated with the hierarchy may be too large for the system to handle in a single query.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Limit Hierarchy Size: If possible, reduce the