How To Fix RSBPCB_EXCEPTION359 - BPF: Validation: Hierarchy &1 is not in driving dimension &2

RSBPCB_EXCEPTION359 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSBPCB_EXCEPTION - BPC: BPF Message Class

• Message number: 359

• Message text: BPF: Validation: Hierarchy &1 is not in driving dimension &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSBPCB_EXCEPTION359 - BPF: Validation: Hierarchy &1 is not in driving dimension &2 ?

  The SAP error message RSBPCB_EXCEPTION359 typically occurs in the context of Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) when there is an issue with the hierarchy used in a planning model. The error message indicates that a specified hierarchy is not associated with the expected driving dimension.
  
  Cause:
  
  Hierarchy Misconfiguration: The hierarchy specified in the planning model is not correctly linked to the driving dimension. This can happen if the hierarchy is not defined for the dimension or if there is a mismatch in the hierarchy structure.
  Dimension Issues: The driving dimension may not have the necessary hierarchies defined, or the hierarchy being referenced may not exist in the system.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model, such as updates to dimensions or hierarchies, may lead to inconsistencies that trigger this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Configuration:
  
  Go to the BPC administration or modeling environment and verify that the hierarchy in question is correctly defined for the driving dimension.
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