How To Fix KH472 - Sections in hierarchies of subordinate characteristics were deleted

KH472 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KH - CO-PA Reporting

• Message number: 472

• Message text: Sections in hierarchies of subordinate characteristics were deleted

What causes this issue?

When you scroll through higher levels of a hierarchy, the sections set
for characteristics at lower levels are deleted.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KH472 - Sections in hierarchies of subordinate characteristics were deleted ?

  The SAP error message KH472, which states "Sections in hierarchies of subordinate characteristics were deleted," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP CO (Controlling) when there are issues related to the hierarchy structures in your data model. This error indicates that there are inconsistencies or missing elements in the hierarchy definitions of characteristics that are subordinate to a higher-level characteristic.
  
  Cause:
  
  Deleted Hierarchy Nodes: The error often arises when nodes or sections in a hierarchy have been deleted or are no longer valid, leading to inconsistencies in the hierarchy structure.
  Changes in Data Model: If there have been recent changes to the data model, such as modifications to characteristics or hierarchies, it can lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), and the hierarchy definitions were not properly included, this error may occur.
  Inconsistent Data: If the data