How To Fix BW_BICS_EQ141 - Hierarchy is active - use &1 instead of &2

BW_BICS_EQ141 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BW_BICS_EQ - Easy Query Messages

• Message number: 141

• Message text: Hierarchy is active - use &1 instead of &2

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BW_BICS_EQ141 - Details

• The SAP error message BW_BICS_EQ141, which states "Hierarchy is active - use &1 instead of &2," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when working with queries that involve hierarchies. This error indicates that the system is trying to access a hierarchy that is currently active, but the query is attempting to use a different representation of that hierarchy.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Hierarchy: The error arises when a query is executed that references a hierarchy that is active in the system, but the query is not configured to use the active hierarchy.
  Incorrect Hierarchy Reference: The query may be trying to use a different hierarchy or a non-hierarchical representation of the data instead of the active one.
  Hierarchy Settings: The settings in the InfoObject or the query definition may not be aligned with the active hierarchy.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Use the Correct Hierarchy: Modify the query to use the active hierarchy. The message will indicate which