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"