How To Fix RS_HCPR_MODEL061 - Invalid compounding parent given by field '&1' (InfoObject '&2')

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS_HCPR_MODEL - Messages related to the HANA Composite Provider Backend

• Message number: 061

• Message text: Invalid compounding parent given by field '&1' (InfoObject '&2')

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS_HCPR_MODEL061 - Invalid compounding parent given by field '&1' (InfoObject '&2') ?

  The SAP error message RS_HCPR_MODEL061 indicates that there is an issue with the compounding parent of a characteristic in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA modeling. This error typically arises when the system cannot find a valid parent characteristic for the specified InfoObject.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Parent Characteristic: The specified compounding parent (field '&1') does not exist or is not valid for the InfoObject (field '&2').
  Hierarchy Issues: The characteristic may be part of a hierarchy that is not properly defined or is missing.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model, such as deletion or modification of characteristics, can lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoObject was transported from one system to another, the parent characteristic may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Compounding Parent:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance transaction (e.g., RSA1) and check the compounding settings for the characteristic in question.
  Ensure that the specified parent characteristic exists and is active.
  
  
  
  Validate Hierarchies:
  
  If the characteristic is part of a hierarchy, ensure that the hierarchy is correctly defined and that all parent-child relationships are valid.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Adjust the InfoObject:
  
  If the parent characteristic is missing or invalid, you may need to recreate the InfoObject or adjust its settings to point to a valid parent.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that all related objects were included in the transport request and that they were successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional troubleshooting steps or patches that may be applicable.
  
  
  
  SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if it involves complex data model configurations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSD1 (InfoObject Maintenance).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Data Modeling Best Practices: Familiarize yourself with best practices for data modeling in SAP BW to avoid similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the RS_HCPR_MODEL061 error in your SAP environment.