How To Fix R!203 - Object is not compounded to itself in the highest position

R!203 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R! -

• Message number: 203

• Message text: Object is not compounded to itself in the highest position

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R!203 - Object is not compounded to itself in the highest position ?

  The SAP error message R!203, which states "Object is not compounded to itself in the highest position," typically occurs in the context of SAP's reporting and analysis tools, particularly when dealing with hierarchical data structures such as those found in the SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP Analytics.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when there is an issue with the way objects (like characteristics or key figures) are defined in a hierarchy. Specifically, it indicates that the system is unable to recognize a self-referential relationship in the hierarchy where an object is expected to be compounded to itself at the highest level. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Hierarchy Definition: The hierarchy might not be set up correctly, leading to inconsistencies in how objects are related.
  Missing or Incorrect Compounding: The object may not be compounded correctly in the data model, or the compounding relationships may not be defined as expected.
  Data Integrity Issues: There