How To Fix K6120 - Lead column '&1' may not contain a hierarchy.

K6120 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K6 - EC-EIS/EC-BP data basis: Data entry and collection

• Message number: 120

• Message text: Lead column '&1' may not contain a hierarchy.

What causes this issue?

You wish to use a hierarchy for a compound characteristic. The
independent characteristic, that will be part of the hierarchy, is also
contained in a lead column.

System Response

The entries are not valid.

How to fix this error?

Either do not use a hierarchy, or take the independent characteristic
from the lead column into the general selections.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K6120 - Lead column '&1' may not contain a hierarchy. ?

  The SAP error message K6120, which states "Lead column '&1' may not contain a hierarchy," typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when working with reports or queries that involve hierarchies in the data structure. This error indicates that the lead column specified in your report or query is not allowed to contain a hierarchy.
  
  Cause:
  
  Hierarchical Structure: The lead column in a report or query is expected to contain a flat structure of data (e.g., cost centers, profit centers) rather than a hierarchical structure (e.g., a hierarchy of cost centers).
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration of the report or query may not be set up to handle hierarchies correctly.
  Data Model: The data model being used may not support hierarchies in the lead column.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Change Lead Column: Modify the report or query to use a different lead column that does not contain a hierarchy. Ensure that the selected lead column is appropriate for