How To Fix RH603 - InfoObject & is not a valid characteristic for this hierarchy

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 603

• Message text: InfoObject & is not a valid characteristic for this hierarchy

What causes this issue?

This error message can have the following causes:
InfoObject &V1& does not exist.
InfoObject &V1& is neither the hierarchy basic characteristic nor is it
entered as external hierarchy characteristic in the hierarchy basic
characteristic.

System Response

Processing terminated.

How to fix this error?

Check if the given characteristic exists.
If the InfoObject exists, check if the characteristic is entered as an
external hierarchy 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 RH603 - InfoObject & is not a valid characteristic for this hierarchy ?

  The SAP error message RH603 indicates that the specified InfoObject (characteristic) is not valid for the hierarchy you are trying to work with. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when dealing with hierarchies in InfoObjects.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid InfoObject: The InfoObject you are trying to use is not defined as a characteristic in the hierarchy.
  Hierarchy Assignment: The InfoObject may not be assigned to the hierarchy you are trying to use.
  Data Type Mismatch: There may be a mismatch in the data types or attributes of the InfoObject and the hierarchy.
  Hierarchy Structure: The hierarchy may not be properly structured or may not include the InfoObject in question.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check InfoObject Definition:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance transaction (e.g., RSA1) and verify that the InfoObject is defined correctly as a characteristic.
  Ensure that the InfoObject is active and has the correct attributes.
  
  
  
  Verify Hierarchy Assignment:
  
  Check the hierarchy settings to ensure that the InfoObject is included in the hierarchy.
  You can do this by navigating to the hierarchy maintenance transaction (e.g., RSH1) and checking the characteristics assigned to the hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Review Data Types:
  
  Ensure that the data types of the InfoObject and the hierarchy are compatible. For example, if the hierarchy expects a certain type of characteristic, make sure the InfoObject matches that type.
  
  
  
  Hierarchy Structure:
  
  Review the structure of the hierarchy to ensure it is correctly defined and that all necessary characteristics are included.
  If the hierarchy is not properly structured, you may need to recreate or adjust it.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the hierarchy or InfoObject was recently transported from another system, ensure that all dependencies and related objects were also transported correctly.
  
  
  
  Check for Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify the InfoObject and hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSH1: Hierarchy Maintenance
  RSH2: Hierarchy Display
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on InfoObjects and hierarchies.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  If the problem persists after checking these areas, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.