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

DBMAN873 - Overview

• 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