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

RH315 - Overview

• 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:
  
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