How To Fix GBSE_HANA187 - Hierarchy sub-node '&' is a selection variant !

GBSE_HANA187 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GBSE_HANA - Messages for HANA hierarchie access

• Message number: 187

• Message text: Hierarchy sub-node '&' is a selection variant !

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GBSE_HANA187 - Hierarchy sub-node '&' is a selection variant ! ?

  The SAP error message GBSE_HANA187, which states "Hierarchy sub-node '&' is a selection variant!", typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when dealing with hierarchies in queries or reports. This error indicates that the system is trying to interpret a hierarchy node as a selection variant, which is not allowed in the context of the operation being performed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Hierarchy Misconfiguration: The hierarchy node being referenced may not be properly configured or may not exist in the context of the query.
  Selection Variant Misuse: The system is interpreting a hierarchy node as a selection variant due to incorrect settings or usage in the query.
  Data Model Issues: There may be issues with the underlying data model, such as missing or incorrect relationships between nodes in the hierarchy.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Configuration: 
  
  Verify that the hierarchy is correctly defined in the data model. Ensure that all nodes are properly configured and