How To Fix RSBPCA_EXCEPTION006 - Different parent for member &1 in hierarchy &2 of InfoObject &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSBPCA_EXCEPTION -

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Different parent for member &1 in hierarchy &2 of InfoObject &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSBPCA_EXCEPTION006 - Different parent for member &1 in hierarchy &2 of InfoObject &3 ?

  The SAP error message RSBPCA_EXCEPTION006 indicates that there is a problem with the hierarchy structure of a characteristic in an InfoObject. Specifically, it means that a member (node) in a hierarchy is being assigned to a different parent than what is defined in the hierarchy structure. This can occur during data loading or when trying to maintain the hierarchy.
  Cause:
  
  Hierarchy Structure Violation: The member you are trying to assign has a different parent than what is defined in the hierarchy. This can happen if the hierarchy has been modified, or if there are inconsistencies in the data being loaded.
  Data Inconsistencies: The data being loaded may contain references to members that do not match the expected hierarchy structure.
  Incorrect Hierarchy Maintenance: If the hierarchy was manually maintained or modified, it may not reflect the correct parent-child relationships.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Hierarchy Definition: Review the hierarchy definition for the InfoObject in question. Ensure that the parent-child relationships are correctly defined.
  Validate Data: Check the data being loaded to ensure that it adheres to the hierarchy structure. Look for any discrepancies in the parent-child relationships.
  Rebuild Hierarchy: If the hierarchy has been corrupted or incorrectly maintained, consider rebuilding it. This may involve deleting and recreating the hierarchy or correcting the relationships.
  Use Transaction RSH1: You can use transaction RSH1 to maintain and check the hierarchy. This allows you to visualize the hierarchy and make necessary adjustments.
  Check for Duplicates: Ensure that there are no duplicate entries in the hierarchy that could cause conflicts.
  Data Source Consistency: If the data is coming from an external source, ensure that the source data is consistent with the hierarchy structure in SAP.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSH1: Hierarchy maintenance
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench for checking InfoObjects and data sources
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to hierarchy management and the specific error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on InfoObjects and hierarchy management for best practices and guidelines.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.