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