How To Fix G0018 - Dimension &1 does not use hierarchy levels

G0018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G0 - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Dimension &1 does not use hierarchy levels

What causes this issue?

You want to change the hierarchy levels of the cons groups included in
the selection. However, dimension <ZH>&V1&</> does not support hiearchy
levels.

System Response

You cannot change the hierarchy levels of cons groups in dimension
<ZH>&V1&</>.

How to fix this error?

If you want to use hierarchy levels in dimension <ZH>&V1&</>, go to the
master data for the dimension in Consolidation Customizing and set the
indicator <ZH>Use hierarchy levels</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G0018 - Dimension &1 does not use hierarchy levels ?

  The SAP error message G0018, which states "Dimension &1 does not use hierarchy levels," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP Analytics Cloud when working with dimensions in a data model or InfoObject. This error indicates that the specified dimension is not configured to utilize hierarchy levels, which can be necessary for certain types of reporting or data analysis.
  
  Cause:
  
  Dimension Configuration: The dimension in question is not set up to use hierarchies. This can happen if the dimension was created without enabling the hierarchy option.
  Data Model Issues: The data model may be expecting a hierarchy for the dimension, but the dimension itself does not have any hierarchy defined.
  Incompatibility: The operation or query being executed requires a hierarchy, but the dimension does not support it.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Dimension Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP BW modeling tools and check the properties of the dimension (InfoObject).
  Ensure that the "Hierarchy" option is enabled