How To Fix R8339 - Field &2 is missing from hierarchy segment &1

R8339 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 339

• Message text: Field &2 is missing from hierarchy segment &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R8339 - Field &2 is missing from hierarchy segment &1 ?

  The SAP error message R8339, which states "Field &2 is missing from hierarchy segment &1," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when there is an issue with the data hierarchy structure. This error indicates that a required field is not present in the specified hierarchy segment, which can lead to problems in reporting or data processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Field in Hierarchy: The specified field (represented by &2) is expected to be part of the hierarchy segment (represented by &1) but is not found. This can happen due to:
  
  Changes in the data model or hierarchy structure.
  Incorrect configuration of the InfoObject or hierarchy.
  Data extraction issues where the hierarchy is not populated correctly.
  
  
  
  Data Source Issues: If the data source from which the hierarchy is derived has been modified or is not aligned with the hierarchy definition, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the hierarchy