How To Fix BRAIN_DEV188 - Inconsistent hierarchy settings for &1: filter changed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN_DEV - BRAIN messages (for use by development)

• Message number: 188

• Message text: Inconsistent hierarchy settings for &1: filter changed

What causes this issue?

For characteristic &V1&, the presentation hierarchy and the hierarchy
used in the filter (default values) that define the initial dynamic
filter are not consistent.
The following consistency requirements are checked for a characteristic
based on the status of the presentation hierarchy:
Active presentation hierarchy: All filters (default values) have to be
defined on nodes of the presentation hierarchy. For non-compounded
characteristics, filters (default values) can be defined on single flat
values.
Inactive presentation hierarchy:
No Filters (default values) are defined on hierarchy nodes: The
hierarchy settings are considered as consistent.
At least one Filter (default values) is defined on a hierarchy node: The
same consistency requirements are checked as in the case of an active
presentation hierarchy.
No presentation hierarchy: Filter (default values) must not be defined
on hierarchy nodes.

System Response

The inconsistent filter (default values) is not evaluated for the
characteristic and is removed.

How to fix this error?

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

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 BRAIN_DEV188 - Inconsistent hierarchy settings for &1: filter changed ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN_DEV188, which states "Inconsistent hierarchy settings for &1: filter changed," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP Analytics when there are inconsistencies in the hierarchy settings of a characteristic or when a filter applied to a query or report has been modified in a way that conflicts with the existing hierarchy settings.
  
  Cause:
  
  Hierarchy Changes: The hierarchy for a characteristic has been modified (e.g., nodes added, removed, or changed) after a query or report was created, leading to inconsistencies.
  Filter Modifications: A filter applied to a query or report has been changed, which may not align with the current hierarchy settings.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the underlying data model, such as updates to InfoObjects or InfoProviders, can lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: If the hierarchy settings were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), inconsistencies may arise if the target