How To Fix RS2HANA_VIEW101 - External SAP HANA view: Hierarchy setting for '&1' not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS2HANA_VIEW - HANA Views for BW Objects

• Message number: 101

• Message text: External SAP HANA view: Hierarchy setting for '&1' not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS2HANA_VIEW101 - External SAP HANA view: Hierarchy setting for '&1' not allowed ?

  The SAP error message RS2HANA_VIEW101 indicates that there is an issue with the hierarchy settings for a specific external SAP HANA view. This error typically arises when the hierarchy settings for a characteristic or dimension in the view are not configured correctly or are not allowed in the context of the view.
  Cause:
  
  Hierarchy Configuration: The characteristic or dimension specified in the error message (&1) may not be set up to support hierarchies in the HANA view. This can happen if the characteristic is not defined as a hierarchy in the underlying data model.
  Incompatible Data Types: The data type of the characteristic may not be compatible with hierarchy settings.
  View Definition: The external HANA view may not be defined correctly to handle hierarchies, or it may be missing necessary configurations.
  SAP BW/4HANA Compatibility: If you are using SAP BW/4HANA, there may be specific requirements or limitations regarding hierarchy settings that are not met.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Hierarchy Settings: Review the hierarchy settings for the characteristic in the SAP HANA view. Ensure that it is configured to support hierarchies.
  Modify View Definition: If the view is not correctly defined, you may need to modify the view definition to include the necessary hierarchy configurations.
  Data Type Verification: Ensure that the data type of the characteristic is compatible with hierarchy settings. If necessary, change the data type to one that supports hierarchies.
  SAP Notes and Documentation: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional guidance on configuring hierarchies in HANA views.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, especially if this is a production issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP HANA Studio: Use SAP HANA Studio or SAP Web IDE to inspect and modify the HANA view.
  SAP BW/4HANA Documentation: Review the official SAP BW/4HANA documentation for guidelines on hierarchy settings and external views.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.