How To Fix CME_DTYPE061 - Value hierarchy with multiple predecessors: Inconsistency detected for &

CME_DTYPE061 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CME_DTYPE - CME Data Type: Checks

• Message number: 061

• Message text: Value hierarchy with multiple predecessors: Inconsistency detected for &

What causes this issue?

In the hierarchy, there is a value or node that has more than one
predecessor. Internally, this is mapped in such a way that there are
several entries where the only difference is the Predecessor field.
However, in this case, there are other differences. This means that the
value is not consistent.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Correct the entry so that the only difference between the predecessors
is the Predecessor field.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CME_DTYPE061 - Value hierarchy with multiple predecessors: Inconsistency detected for & ?

  The SAP error message CME_DTYPE061 indicates that there is an inconsistency in a value hierarchy due to multiple predecessors for a specific value. This typically occurs in the context of master data management, particularly when dealing with characteristics and their values in SAP's classification system or in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) and SAP HANA.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when a value in a hierarchy is assigned to more than one predecessor, which violates the hierarchical structure. In a proper hierarchy, each value should have a single parent or predecessor. This inconsistency can occur due to:
  
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry of data that leads to multiple assignments.
  Data Migration Issues: Problems during data migration from legacy systems to SAP.
  Incorrect Configuration: Misconfiguration of the hierarchy settings in the system.
  Changes in Hierarchy: Modifications to the hierarchy structure that were not properly reflected in the data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CME_DTYPE061 error, you can follow these