How To Fix KX168 - Characteristic & is not valid for hierarchies

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KX - EC-EIS/EC-BP: Data basis, data collection

• Message number: 168

• Message text: Characteristic & is not valid for hierarchies

What causes this issue?

You tried to choose a characteristic for the hierarchy, however,
hierarchies cannot be defined for this characteristic.

System Response

The characteristic was not accepted.

How to fix this error?

Choose another characteristic.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KX168 - Characteristic & is not valid for hierarchies ?

  The SAP error message KX168, which states that "Characteristic & is not valid for hierarchies," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when dealing with characteristics and hierarchies in InfoObjects. This error indicates that the characteristic you are trying to use does not support hierarchies, or it is not properly configured to do so.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Characteristic: The characteristic you are trying to use may not be defined as a hierarchy-enabled characteristic in the InfoObject settings.
  Hierarchy Not Assigned: The characteristic may not have any hierarchies assigned to it, or the hierarchy is not activated.
  Data Type Issues: The data type of the characteristic may not be compatible with hierarchies.
  Incorrect Configuration: The characteristic may not be configured correctly in the InfoObject settings, such as missing hierarchy settings.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Settings:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance (transaction code RSD1).
  Select the characteristic that is causing the error.
  Ensure that the "Hierarchy" option is enabled in the characteristic settings.
  
  
  
  Assign Hierarchies:
  
  If the characteristic is hierarchy-enabled, check if any hierarchies are assigned to it.
  If not, create and assign the necessary hierarchies to the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Review Data Types:
  
  Ensure that the data type of the characteristic is compatible with hierarchies. For example, characteristics of type "CHAR" or "NUMC" are typically used for hierarchies.
  
  
  
  Activate Hierarchies:
  
  If you have created or modified hierarchies, ensure that they are activated. You can do this in the hierarchy maintenance area.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the characteristic was recently transported from another system, ensure that all related objects (like hierarchies) were also transported correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using for any additional configuration steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSD1: InfoObject maintenance
  RSH1: Hierarchy maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues or patches related to your version of SAP BW/BI.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KX168 error and properly configure your characteristic for use with hierarchies in SAP.