How To Fix DBMAN873 - Invalid hierarchy selection for &1: '&2' not a valid hierarchy

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DBMAN - Data Manager Message Class

• Message number: 873

• Message text: Invalid hierarchy selection for &1: '&2' not a valid hierarchy

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DBMAN873 - Invalid hierarchy selection for &1: '&2' not a valid hierarchy ?

  The SAP error message DBMAN873 indicates that there is an issue with the hierarchy selection in your SAP system. Specifically, the message states that the hierarchy you are trying to use is not valid for the specified object. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Hierarchy: The hierarchy you are trying to access or use does not exist or is not valid for the specified object (e.g., a characteristic or a key figure).
  Hierarchy Not Activated: The hierarchy may not be activated in the system, or it may have been deleted or deactivated.
  Incorrect Hierarchy Type: The hierarchy type you are trying to use may not be compatible with the data or the context in which you are trying to use it.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing access to the hierarchy.
  Data Consistency Issues: There could be inconsistencies in the data that are causing the hierarchy to be recognized as invalid.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Hierarchy Existence: Verify that the hierarchy you are trying to use actually exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant hierarchy maintenance transaction (e.g., RSH1 for InfoObjects).
  Activate Hierarchy: If the hierarchy exists but is not activated, activate it. This can usually be done in the hierarchy maintenance transaction.
  Review Hierarchy Type: Ensure that the hierarchy type is appropriate for the data you are working with. Check the documentation or configuration settings for the specific hierarchy.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the hierarchy. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the data to ensure that there are no issues that could be causing the hierarchy to be invalid. This may involve checking for missing or corrupted data.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific hierarchy and object you are working with for additional guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message number or related keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSH1 (Hierarchy Maintenance), RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), and SE11 (Data Dictionary) for further investigation.
  SAP Community: Consider reaching out to the SAP Community forums for additional insights or similar experiences from other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the DBMAN873 error and implement a solution to resolve it.