How To Fix RSBPCW_EXCEPTION074 - Hierarchy &1 in characteristic &2 contains duplicated nodes

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSBPCW_EXCEPTION - BPC: Work Status Message Class

• Message number: 074

• Message text: Hierarchy &1 in characteristic &2 contains duplicated nodes

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSBPCW_EXCEPTION074 - Hierarchy &1 in characteristic &2 contains duplicated nodes ?

  The SAP error message RSBPCW_EXCEPTION074 indicates that there are duplicated nodes in a hierarchy for a specific characteristic in a Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) context. This error typically arises when the hierarchy structure defined for a characteristic has nodes (members) that are repeated, which violates the uniqueness requirement for hierarchy nodes.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicated Nodes: The most common cause of this error is that the hierarchy for the specified characteristic contains nodes that are defined more than once. This can happen due to incorrect data entry or issues during the hierarchy upload process.
  Incorrect Hierarchy Structure: If the hierarchy is not structured correctly, it may lead to duplicates being created inadvertently.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system or if there have been changes in the hierarchy structure, it may lead to inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Definition:
  
  Go to the hierarchy maintenance transaction (e.g., RSH1 for InfoObjects) and check the hierarchy for the specified characteristic.
  Look for any duplicated nodes and remove or correct them.
  
  
  
  Rebuild the Hierarchy:
  
  If the hierarchy is complex, consider rebuilding it from scratch to ensure that there are no duplicates.
  Ensure that each node in the hierarchy is unique and correctly structured.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Validate the data being uploaded or used in the hierarchy to ensure that it does not contain duplicates.
  Use tools or scripts to check for duplicates in the data source before uploading.
  
  
  
  Use SAP Tools:
  
  Utilize SAP tools or reports that can help identify and resolve hierarchy issues. For example, you can use transaction codes like RSH1 or RSH2 to manage hierarchies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to hierarchy management in BPC for additional guidance and best practices.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSH1 (Hierarchy Maintenance) and RSH2 (Hierarchy Display).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide patches related to hierarchy management.
  BPC Configuration: Ensure that your BPC configuration aligns with best practices for hierarchy management to prevent future occurrences of this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the RSBPCW_EXCEPTION074 error in your SAP BPC environment.