How To Fix BVW020 - DDIC category hierarchy cloned

BVW020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BVW - Messages for Business View Tool

• Message number: 020

• Message text: DDIC category hierarchy cloned

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BVW020 - Details

• The SAP error message BVW020 indicates that a Data Dictionary (DDIC) category hierarchy has been cloned. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP Analytics, where hierarchies are used to organize and structure data.
  
  Cause:
  The error message BVW020 usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Cloning of Hierarchies: A hierarchy has been cloned, but the system does not allow for certain operations on cloned hierarchies without proper adjustments.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data model or metadata that prevent the system from processing the cloned hierarchy correctly.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to work with the cloned hierarchy.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BVW020 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Settings:
  
  Verify the settings of the cloned hierarchy. Ensure that it is correctly configured and that all necessary attributes and properties are set.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Hierarchy:
  
  If the cloned hierarchy is causing issues,