How To Fix F6520 - Only three character hierarchy variants can be transferred to BW

F6520 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F6 - Funds Management Master Data Maintenance

• Message number: 520

• Message text: Only three character hierarchy variants can be transferred to BW

What causes this issue?

In conponent <LS>Funds Management Government</>, hierarchy variants are
permitted with a 4-character key. However, in the <LS>Business
Information Warehouse (BW)</>, you can only work with 3-character
hierarchy variants.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

If you want to use <LS>BW</> in Funds Management, only create
3-character hierarchy variants and leave the fourth space blank.

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 F6520 - Only three character hierarchy variants can be transferred to BW ?

  The SAP error message F6520, which states "Only three character hierarchy variants can be transferred to BW," typically occurs when there is an attempt to transfer a hierarchy variant to SAP BW (Business Warehouse) that does not conform to the expected format. This error is often related to the structure of the hierarchy variant names or identifiers.
  
  Cause:
  
  Hierarchy Variant Length: The error indicates that the hierarchy variant being transferred has a name or identifier that exceeds the three-character limit. In SAP BW, hierarchy variants are expected to be represented by three-character identifiers.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the settings for the hierarchy variants in the source system or in the BW system.
  Data Transfer Issues: The data being transferred may not be formatted correctly, leading to the error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Hierarchy Variant Names: Review the hierarchy variants in the source system and ensure that all variants conform to the three-character naming