How To Fix K7199 - Repl. type "reference" is only allowed for variable type "Hierarchy"

K7199 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K7 - Messages for Row/Column Structure

• Message number: 199

• Message text: Repl. type "reference" is only allowed for variable type "Hierarchy"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K7199 - Repl. type "reference" is only allowed for variable type "Hierarchy" ?

  The SAP error message K7199 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a replacement type in the context of a variable in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence). Specifically, the error states that the replacement type "reference" is only allowed for variable type "Hierarchy." 
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when you are trying to use a replacement type that is not compatible with the variable type you have defined. In this case, the "reference" replacement type is being used with a variable that is not of the "Hierarchy" type. The "reference" replacement type is specifically designed to work with hierarchical data structures, and using it with other variable types will trigger this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Variable Type: Verify the type of the variable you are using. If it is not a "Hierarchy" type, you will need to either