How To Fix R8317 - Service APIs for hierarchies does not support extraction type &

R8317 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R8 - Messages from the meta data generation

• Message number: 317

• Message text: Service APIs for hierarchies does not support extraction type &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R8317 - Service APIs for hierarchies does not support extraction type & ?

  The SAP error message R8317, which states "Service APIs for hierarchies does not support extraction type &," typically occurs when there is an attempt to use a specific extraction type that is not supported by the Service APIs for hierarchies in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP S/4HANA.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unsupported Extraction Type: The error is primarily caused by trying to use an extraction type that is not compatible with the Service APIs for hierarchies. This can happen if the extraction type is not defined for the specific hierarchy or if it is not supported by the API being used.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the data source or the hierarchy setup that lead to this error.
  Version Compatibility: The version of SAP BW or S/4HANA being used may not support the extraction type in question.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Extraction Type: Verify the extraction type you are trying to use. Ensure that it is supported