How To Fix RSBPCA_EXCEPTION210 - For InfoObject &1, hierarchy &2 contains duplicate nodes

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSBPCA_EXCEPTION -

• Message number: 210

• Message text: For InfoObject &1, hierarchy &2 contains duplicate nodes

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSBPCA_EXCEPTION210 - For InfoObject &1, hierarchy &2 contains duplicate nodes ?

  The SAP error message RSBPCA_EXCEPTION210 indicates that there are duplicate nodes in a hierarchy for a specific InfoObject. This error typically arises during the processing of hierarchies in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or when loading data that involves hierarchical structures.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the hierarchy defined for an InfoObject contains nodes (members) that have the same key or identifier. In SAP BW, each node in a hierarchy must be unique to ensure that the structure is valid and can be processed correctly. Duplicate nodes can arise from:
  
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry of hierarchy nodes may lead to duplicates.
  Data Load Issues: During data extraction or loading, if the source data contains duplicates, they may be loaded into the hierarchy.
  Hierarchy Maintenance: Changes made to the hierarchy structure without proper checks can introduce duplicates.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you need to identify and eliminate the duplicate nodes in the hierarchy. Here are the steps to do so:
  
  
  Identify Duplicates:
  
  Use transaction RSH1 (Hierarchy Maintenance) to view the hierarchy for the specified InfoObject.
  Check for nodes that have the same key or identifier.
  
  
  
  Remove or Merge Duplicates:
  
  If you find duplicate nodes, you can either delete the unnecessary duplicates or merge them if they represent the same entity.
  Ensure that the hierarchy remains valid after making changes.
  
  
  
  Validate Hierarchy:
  
  After making changes, validate the hierarchy to ensure there are no remaining duplicates.
  You can use the Hierarchy Check function in transaction RSH1 to verify the integrity of the hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Reprocess Data:
  
  Once the duplicates are resolved, reprocess the data load or any related processes that were failing due to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSH1: Hierarchy Maintenance
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench (for monitoring data loads)
  
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Regularly check and maintain hierarchies to prevent duplicates.
  Implement data validation rules during data entry or extraction processes to catch duplicates early.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on hierarchy management and error handling in SAP BW.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSBPCA_EXCEPTION210 error and ensure that your hierarchy is correctly structured without duplicates.