How To Fix CMD_HIERARCHY018 - Deletion of hierarchy '&1' not possible while generation is running.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMD_HIERARCHY - Messages for CMD_HIERARCHY Gateway service

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Deletion of hierarchy '&1' not possible while generation is running.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMD_HIERARCHY018 - Deletion of hierarchy '&1' not possible while generation is running. ?

  The SAP error message CMD_HIERARCHY018 indicates that a deletion of a hierarchy is not possible because a generation process is currently running. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA, where hierarchies are used for organizing data in a structured manner.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to delete a hierarchy while a generation process (such as data loading, updating, or processing) is still active. The system prevents the deletion to maintain data integrity and consistency, as the hierarchy may be in use during the generation process.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Running Processes: 
  
  Use transaction codes like SM37 (Job Monitoring) to check for any running background jobs that might be generating or processing data related to the hierarchy you are trying to delete.
  
  
  
  Wait for Completion: 
  
  If you find that a job is running, you may need to wait for it to