How To Fix BW_BICS_EQ117 - Only one hierarchy supported during runtime

BW_BICS_EQ117 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BW_BICS_EQ - Easy Query Messages

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Only one hierarchy supported during runtime

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BW_BICS_EQ117 - Details

• The SAP BW error message BW_BICS_EQ117: "Only one hierarchy supported during runtime" typically occurs when you are trying to use multiple hierarchies in a query or report that only supports a single hierarchy at runtime. This is a common issue when working with BEx queries or when using BICS (Business Intelligence Consumer Services) to access BW data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Hierarchies: The error is triggered when a query attempts to access multiple hierarchies for a characteristic that only allows one hierarchy to be used at a time.
  Query Design: The design of the query may include multiple hierarchies for a single characteristic, which is not supported in the runtime environment.
  Data Source Limitations: The underlying data source or the way the data is modeled may not support multiple hierarchies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Query Design: Review the BEx query design to ensure that only one hierarchy is being used for the characteristic in question. You can do this by:
  
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