How To Fix BS_ANLY_LIST020 - Query &1 cannot be displayed in the hierarchical list

BS_ANLY_LIST020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BS_ANLY_LIST - Analytics: Simple List Reporting

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Query &1 cannot be displayed in the hierarchical list

What causes this issue?

The query cannot be displayed in hierarchical list component (GUIBB
TREE).

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?

The query has to do one of the following:
Display the row characteristics as one single hierarchy (<ZK>universal
display hierarchy</>)
Contain only a single characteristic on the rows and use a hierarchy for
it

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BS_ANLY_LIST020 - Query &1 cannot be displayed in the hierarchical list ?

  The SAP error message BS_ANLY_LIST020 indicates that a query (in this case, identified by &1) cannot be displayed in the hierarchical list. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP Business Explorer (BEx) when trying to display a query that has issues related to its configuration or data.
  Causes:
  
  Query 
  Configuration Issues: The query may not be properly configured in the Query Designer. This could include missing or incorrect settings for characteristics, key figures, or filters.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute or view the query.
  Data Source Problems: The underlying data source for the query may not be available or may have issues, such as being inactive or not properly loaded.
  Hierarchy Issues: If the query is supposed to display hierarchical data, there may be issues with the hierarchy itself, such as missing nodes or incorrect settings.
  Technical Errors: There could be technical