How To Fix KH349 - You cannot change the choice of hierarchy for characteristic "&1"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KH - CO-PA Reporting

• Message number: 349

• Message text: You cannot change the choice of hierarchy for characteristic "&1"

What causes this issue?

Characteristic &V1& requires a hierarchy. Hierarchy &V2& is the only
one defined for this characteristic. You therefore need to choose this
hierarchy.

System Response

The choice of hierarchy did not change.

How to fix this error?

Either define another hierarchy for the characteristic &V1&, change
the type of hierarchy from obligatory to allowed, or leave the
choice of hierarchy as it is.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KH349 - You cannot change the choice of hierarchy for characteristic "&1" ?

  The SAP error message KH349 indicates that you are trying to change the hierarchy assignment for a characteristic in a way that is not allowed. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP CO (Controlling) when dealing with characteristics in InfoObjects or when working with hierarchies in planning or reporting.
  Cause:
  The error message KH349 is triggered when:
  
  You attempt to change the hierarchy assignment of a characteristic that is already being used in a certain context (e.g., in a query, report, or planning function).
  The characteristic is locked or has dependencies that prevent changes to its hierarchy.
  The characteristic is part of a multi-dimensional model where changing the hierarchy could lead to inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KH349 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Usage: Verify if the characteristic is currently being used in any queries, reports, or planning functions. If it is, you may need to remove it from those contexts before making changes.
  
  
  Unlock the Characteristic: If the characteristic is locked, you may need to unlock it. This can be done by checking the relevant settings in the SAP system or by consulting with your system administrator.
  
  
  Review Dependencies: Look for any dependencies or relationships that might be preventing the change. This could include relationships with other characteristics or hierarchies.
  
  
  Change in Development Environment: If you are working in a development environment, ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the characteristic hierarchy.
  
  
  Transport Requests: If the characteristic is part of a transport request, ensure that the transport is released and that there are no pending changes that could affect the hierarchy.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on changing hierarchies for the characteristic in question.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) or RSD1 (InfoObject Maintenance) to manage characteristics and hierarchies.
  Authorization Issues: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the InfoObjects and their hierarchies.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KH349 error and implement a solution to resolve it.