How To Fix RH231 - InfoObject & is not entered for & as a foreign hierarchy characteristic

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 231

• Message text: InfoObject & is not entered for & as a foreign hierarchy characteristic

What causes this issue?

The InfoObject &V1& has not been entered as an external characteristic
for the hierarchy basis characteristic &V2&. A characteristic can be
used as an external characteristic in hierarchies if it has been
entered as an external characteristic in the InfoObject maintenance of
the hierarchy basis characteristic.

System Response

Characteristic &V1& cannot be used to insert characteristic nodes.

How to fix this error?

Select another characteristic or enter the characteristic &V1& as an
external characteristic in the InfoObject maintenance of characteristic
&V2& (InfoObject Maintenance-> Tabpage: <LS>Hierarchy </>-> Pushbutton:
<PF>External Characteristics in Hierarchies</>).

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RH231 - InfoObject & is not entered for & as a foreign hierarchy characteristic ?

  The SAP error message RH231 indicates that a specific InfoObject is not entered for a characteristic that is expected to be part of a foreign hierarchy. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when dealing with hierarchies in data modeling.
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing InfoObject: The specified InfoObject is not defined in the hierarchy or is not correctly assigned to the characteristic.
  Incorrect Hierarchy Configuration: The hierarchy may not be properly configured to include the required InfoObject.
  Data Model Issues: There may be issues with the data model where the foreign hierarchy is not correctly linked to the InfoObject.
  Transport Issues: If the hierarchy was transported from another system, it may not have been fully configured in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RH231 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check InfoObject Assignment:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance transaction (e.g., RSA1) and verify that the InfoObject in question is correctly assigned to the characteristic that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Review Hierarchy Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the hierarchy is correctly set up. Check the hierarchy settings in the InfoObject maintenance and confirm that the foreign hierarchy is properly defined.
  
  
  
  Validate Data Model:
  
  Review the data model to ensure that all necessary links and relationships are established. Make sure that the foreign hierarchy is linked to the correct InfoObject.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the hierarchy was transported from another system, ensure that all related objects were transported correctly. You may need to re-transport or manually configure the hierarchy in the target system.
  
  
  
  Recreate Hierarchy:
  
  If the issue persists, consider recreating the hierarchy from scratch to ensure that all settings are correctly applied.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSH1 (Hierarchy Maintenance).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific fixes or updates related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the RH231 error in your SAP environment.