How To Fix RSBPCB_EXCEPTION332 - BPF: Validation: Formula is defined for member &1, but no hierarchy

RSBPCB_EXCEPTION332 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSBPCB_EXCEPTION - BPC: BPF Message Class

• Message number: 332

• Message text: BPF: Validation: Formula is defined for member &1, but no hierarchy

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSBPCB_EXCEPTION332 - BPF: Validation: Formula is defined for member &1, but no hierarchy ?

  The SAP error message RSBPCB_EXCEPTION332 typically occurs in the context of Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) when there is an issue with a formula that references a member that is not associated with a hierarchy. This can happen during the validation phase of a planning or consolidation process.
  
  Cause:
  The error indicates that a formula is defined for a specific member (denoted as &1 in the error message), but that member does not belong to any hierarchy. This can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Hierarchy: The member referenced in the formula is not part of any defined hierarchy in the BPC model.
  Incorrect Formula Definition: The formula may be incorrectly defined or may reference a member that is not intended to be used in that context.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model, such as the removal of a hierarchy or changes in member properties, can lead to this error.
  Member Properties: The member