How To Fix G00654 - Hierarchy leaf &2 is not a valid value for characteristic &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G00 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 654

• Message text: Hierarchy leaf &2 is not a valid value for characteristic &1

What causes this issue?

According to the given hierarchy information, the value &V2& is to be
used as a leaf in the hierarchy. However, for characteristic &V1& there
is no master record with the value &V2&. Therefore, &V2& is not a valid
hierarchy leaf.

System Response

Value &V2& is not included in the hierarchy.

How to fix this error?

Check if the value &V2& indeed is to be used as a leaf, and not a node,
in the hierarchy.
If &V2& is to be used as a leaf, make sure that a corresponding master
record exists for characteristic &V1&, for example, by uploading this
value as a master record.
If &V2& is to be used as a (non-postable) node, make sure that the file
contains information for the lower-level values. Otherwise, the program
interprets the value as a leaf.

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.

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G00654 - Hierarchy leaf &2 is not a valid value for characteristic &1 ?

  The SAP error message G00654 indicates that there is an issue with the hierarchy assignment for a characteristic in your SAP system. Specifically, it means that the leaf node (or value) you are trying to use for a particular characteristic is not valid according to the defined hierarchy.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Hierarchy Assignment: The leaf node you are trying to use does not exist in the hierarchy for the specified characteristic.
  Hierarchy Not Active: The hierarchy for the characteristic may not be active or properly defined.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries or incorrect configurations.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the hierarchy or the characteristic.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code RSH1 (for creating or changing hierarchies) and verify that the hierarchy for the characteristic is correctly defined and active.
  Ensure that the leaf node you are trying to use is indeed part of the hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Validate Characteristic Values:
  
  Use transaction code CT04 to check the characteristic definition and ensure that the values you are trying to use are valid.
  Make sure that the characteristic is correctly assigned to the relevant InfoObject.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on your data to identify any discrepancies. You can use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check for data issues.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the hierarchy and the characteristic. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Adjust Hierarchy:
  
  If the hierarchy is not correctly defined, you may need to recreate it or adjust the existing hierarchy to include the necessary leaf nodes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on hierarchy management and characteristic configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSH1: Hierarchy maintenance
  CT04: Characteristic maintenance
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.