How To Fix R7B327 - Characteristic &1: Invalid remote hierarchy access class &2

R7B327 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7B - BW Metadata (InfoCube, InfoObject, InfoObject catalog)

• Message number: 327

• Message text: Characteristic &1: Invalid remote hierarchy access class &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7B327 - Characteristic &1: Invalid remote hierarchy access class &2 ?

  The SAP error message R7B327 indicates that there is an issue with accessing a remote hierarchy in the context of a characteristic in SAP BW (Business Warehouse). This error typically arises when there is an invalid access class specified for a remote hierarchy.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Access Class: The error suggests that the access class specified for the remote hierarchy is not valid. This could be due to a misconfiguration or an incorrect setting in the hierarchy definition.
  Hierarchy Not Available: The remote hierarchy might not be available or accessible in the system, possibly due to transport issues or missing authorizations.
  Data Source Issues: If the data source from which the hierarchy is being accessed is not correctly set up or is inactive, it can lead to this error.
  Network Issues: If the remote system is not reachable due to network issues, this error can also occur.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Access Class: Verify the access class defined for the