How To Fix J-879 - Hierarchy &1/&2: sort order of the characteristics is not clear

J-879 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J- -

• Message number: 879

• Message text: Hierarchy &1/&2: sort order of the characteristics is not clear

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J-879 - Details

• The SAP error message J-879 indicates that there is an issue with the sort order of characteristics in a hierarchy. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when dealing with hierarchies in InfoObjects or when creating reports that involve hierarchical data.
  
  Cause:
  The error message "Hierarchy &1/&2: sort order of the characteristics is not clear" usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing Sort Order Definition: The hierarchy does not have a defined sort order for the characteristics involved. This can happen if the hierarchy is not properly configured or if the characteristics are not assigned a specific order.
  
  
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data that are causing the system to be unable to determine the sort order. This can occur if there are duplicate entries or if the hierarchy structure is not well-defined.
  
  
  Incorrect Hierarchy Configuration: The hierarchy might not