Message type: E = Error
Message class: R8 - Messages from the meta data generation
Message number: 461
Message text: Choose a hierarchy name
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R8461
- Choose a hierarchy name ?The SAP error message R8461, which states "Choose a hierarchy name," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when a user is trying to work with hierarchies in a report or data model but has not selected a valid hierarchy.
Cause: No Hierarchy Selected: The user has not selected a hierarchy from the available options. Hierarchy Not Defined: The hierarchy that the user is trying to access may not be defined in the system. Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select the hierarchy. Technical Issues: There may be a technical issue with the data model or the way hierarchies are set up in the system.
Solution: Select a Hierarchy: Ensure that you select a valid hierarchy from the dropdown or selection list provided in the interface. Check Hierarchy Definition: Verify that the hierarchy you are trying to use is defined in the system.
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