How To Fix RH315 - InfoObject &1 is not a valid hierarchy basic characteristic

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 315

• Message text: InfoObject &1 is not a valid hierarchy basic characteristic

What causes this issue?

The InfoObject is not a hierarchy characteristic. In other words, one of
the following points applies:
Hierarchies are not defined as allowed in the InfoObject
The InfoObject is only a reference to another characteristic
The InfoObject is protected and cannot be changed

System Response

Hierarchies cannot be saved for this InfoObject.

How to fix this error?

Use a different characteristic or use the InfoObject maintenance screen
to specify that hierarchies are allowed. In the case of a reference,
create hierarchies for the reference characteristic.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RH315 - InfoObject &1 is not a valid hierarchy basic characteristic ?

  The SAP error message RH315, which states "InfoObject &1 is not a valid hierarchy basic characteristic," typically occurs in the context of working with hierarchies in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence). This error indicates that the InfoObject you are trying to use as a basic characteristic for a hierarchy is not valid or not properly defined.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid InfoObject: The InfoObject specified in the error message may not be defined as a characteristic in the system.
  Hierarchy Configuration: The InfoObject may not be configured correctly to be used in a hierarchy. For example, it might not be set as a basic characteristic in the hierarchy settings.
  Data Type Mismatch: The InfoObject may have a data type that is incompatible with the requirements for a hierarchy.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoObject was recently transported from another system, it may not have been activated properly in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check InfoObject Definition:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance transaction (e.g., RSA1) and verify that the InfoObject exists and is defined correctly as a characteristic.
  Ensure that it is marked as a basic characteristic if it is intended to be used in a hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Hierarchy Settings:
  
  Check the hierarchy settings for the InfoObject. Ensure that it is configured to be used in a hierarchy and that all necessary attributes are set correctly.
  
  
  
  Data Type Verification:
  
  Verify that the data type of the InfoObject is compatible with the requirements for a hierarchy. For example, it should typically be a character or numeric type.
  
  
  
  Activation:
  
  If the InfoObject was recently transported, ensure that it has been activated in the target system. You can do this by going to the InfoObject maintenance and checking the activation status.
  
  
  
  Recreate Hierarchy:
  
  If the hierarchy is not functioning as expected, consider recreating it from scratch to ensure that all settings are correct.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on defining and using hierarchies with InfoObjects.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSD1 (InfoObject Maintenance).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can provide insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RH315 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.