How To Fix RH163 - The time interval differs from that of a hierarchy with the same name

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RH - BW: Hierarchies ( basic functions )

• Message number: 163

• Message text: The time interval differs from that of a hierarchy with the same name

What causes this issue?

A hierarchy already exists with the same name as the entered hierarchy
and the time intervals for this hierarchy are overlapping.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Correct the time intervals for the hierarchies so that the time
intervals no longer overlap.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RH163 - The time interval differs from that of a hierarchy with the same name ?

  The SAP error message RH163, which states "The time interval differs from that of a hierarchy with the same name," typically occurs in the context of SAP HR (Human Resources) or SAP HCM (Human Capital Management) when dealing with organizational management or personnel administration data. This error indicates that there is a mismatch in the time intervals of a hierarchy that has the same name as another hierarchy already defined in the system.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Duplicate Hierarchy Names: There are two or more hierarchies with the same name but different validity periods (time intervals).
  Incorrect Time Interval Definition: When creating or modifying a hierarchy, the time intervals defined do not match those of an existing hierarchy with the same name.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that lead to the system recognizing two hierarchies with the same name but different time intervals.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RH163 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Hierarchies:
  
  Go to the transaction code for maintaining hierarchies (e.g., OOCU for organizational units).
  Look for hierarchies with the same name and check their validity periods.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Duplicate Hierarchies:
  
  If you find duplicate hierarchies, you can either modify the time intervals of one of them to match the other or delete the unnecessary hierarchy if it is not needed.
  
  
  
  Adjust Time Intervals:
  
  If you need to keep both hierarchies, consider renaming one of them to avoid confusion and ensure that their time intervals do not overlap.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks in the system to ensure that there are no other data integrity issues that could be causing this error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on managing hierarchies and their time intervals.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OOCU (for organizational units) and OOSU (for structure).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to view and modify hierarchies in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RH163 error and ensure that your hierarchies are correctly defined and managed within the SAP system.