How To Fix RH205 - Node ID &: Incorrect InfoObject name for an interval node

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 205

• Message text: Node ID &: Incorrect InfoObject name for an interval node

What causes this issue?

<ZH>0HIER_NODE</> or the basic characteristic of the hierarchy must be
defined as the InfoObject for nodes of type <ZH>interval</>. This node
represents the interval. The interval entries are nodes that can be
updated and are entered in fields <ZH>LEAFFROM</> and <ZH>LEAFTO</>.

System Response

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RH205 - Node ID &: Incorrect InfoObject name for an interval node ?

  The SAP error message RH205, which states "Node ID &: Incorrect InfoObject name for an interval node," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HCM (Human Capital Management) when there is an issue with the configuration of a hierarchy or an InfoObject.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect InfoObject Name: The error indicates that the InfoObject name specified for an interval node is incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Hierarchy Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the hierarchy settings, such as incorrect node definitions or missing attributes.
  Data Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model or InfoObjects, it may lead to inconsistencies that trigger this error.
  Transport Issues: If the hierarchy or InfoObject was transported from another system, it may not have been properly configured in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check InfoObject Name: Verify that the InfoObject name specified in the hierarchy is correct. Ensure that it matches the name defined in the InfoObject catalog.
  Review Hierarchy Configuration: Go to the hierarchy maintenance transaction (e.g., RSH1 for InfoObjects) and check the configuration of the interval node. Ensure that all nodes and attributes are correctly defined.
  Recreate the Hierarchy: If the hierarchy is corrupted, consider recreating it from scratch to ensure that all nodes and attributes are correctly set up.
  Transport Validation: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings. Ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  Check for Dependencies: Ensure that any dependent objects or attributes are also correctly defined and available in the system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like RSH1 (Hierarchy Maintenance) or RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to manage InfoObjects and hierarchies.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for InfoObject and hierarchy management for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the steps you have already taken.