How To Fix CME_CHAR803 - Some nodes and values in the hierarchy have the same description

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CME_CHAR - Checks for Characteristics

• Message number: 803

• Message text: Some nodes and values in the hierarchy have the same description

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CME_CHAR803 - Some nodes and values in the hierarchy have the same description ?

  The SAP error message CME_CHAR803 indicates that there are duplicate descriptions for nodes and values in a hierarchy. This typically occurs in the context of master data management, particularly when dealing with characteristics and hierarchies in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP ERP systems.
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Descriptions: The primary cause of this error is that two or more nodes in the hierarchy have the same description. This can happen when:
  
  Data is imported or uploaded into the system without proper checks for uniqueness.
  Manual entries are made that do not adhere to the uniqueness requirement for descriptions.
  Changes or updates to the hierarchy are made without ensuring that existing descriptions remain unique.
  
  
  
  Hierarchy Structure Issues: The structure of the hierarchy may not be properly defined, leading to overlapping descriptions.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CME_CHAR803 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify Duplicates:
  
  Use transaction codes like RSH1 (for InfoObjects) or RSH2 (for Hierarchies) to check the hierarchy and identify nodes with duplicate descriptions.
  You can also run queries or reports to list all nodes and their descriptions to find duplicates.
  
  
  
  Modify Descriptions:
  
  Once duplicates are identified, modify the descriptions of the nodes to ensure that each one is unique. This can be done through the hierarchy maintenance transaction (e.g., RSH1 or RSH2).
  Ensure that the new descriptions are meaningful and do not cause confusion.
  
  
  
  Check Data Uploads:
  
  If the duplicates were caused by data uploads, review the data source to ensure that it does not contain duplicates before uploading it again.
  Implement validation checks in the data upload process to prevent future occurrences.
  
  
  
  Rebuild Hierarchy:
  
  In some cases, it may be necessary to rebuild the hierarchy from scratch if the structure is too complex or if there are too many duplicates to resolve easily.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the hierarchy to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the hierarchy functions as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on managing hierarchies and characteristics.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or patches related to this error.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CME_CHAR803 error and maintain a clean and functional hierarchy in your SAP system.