How To Fix GK206 - Only hierarchies can be inserted under the dimension

GK206 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 206

• Message text: Only hierarchies can be inserted under the dimension

What causes this issue?

Only hierarchies can be inserted directly beneath a dimension, and not
consolidation groups or units.

System Response

Error message

How to fix this error?

Create a hierarchy below the dimension.

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 GK206 - Only hierarchies can be inserted under the dimension ?

  The SAP error message GK206, which states "Only hierarchies can be inserted under the dimension," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when you are trying to insert a non-hierarchy object into a dimension that is expected to contain only hierarchies.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Object Type: The error arises when you attempt to add a characteristic or another type of object to a dimension that is designed to hold only hierarchies. Dimensions in SAP BW are structured to contain hierarchies for organizing data, and inserting a non-hierarchy object violates this structure.
  Modeling Error: It may also occur due to a misunderstanding of the data model or the specific requirements of the dimension you are working with.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Object Type: Ensure that the object you are trying to insert is indeed a hierarchy. If it is a characteristic or another type of object, you will need to create a hierarchy