How To Fix RSCRM226 - Hierarchy &1 cannot be changed due to an active filter

RSCRM226 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSCRM - RSCRM: Messages

• Message number: 226

• Message text: Hierarchy &1 cannot be changed due to an active filter

What causes this issue?

You tried to use hierarchy &V1& for InfoObject &V2&. However, there is
an active filter for this InfoObject that references another hierarchy
(&V3&). Only one hierarchy can be used per query. In other words, the
hierarchy in the InfoObject has to be the same as the hierarchy in the
active filters.

System Response

The hierarchy was not used.

How to fix this error?

Deactivate the filter referencing &V3& and activate the hierarchy
again.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSCRM226 - Hierarchy &1 cannot be changed due to an active filter ?

  The SAP error message RSCRM226 indicates that a hierarchy cannot be changed because there is an active filter applied to it. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when working with hierarchies in InfoObjects or queries.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when you attempt to modify a hierarchy (such as adding or removing nodes) while a filter is currently applied to that hierarchy. Filters can be applied in various ways, such as through queries, reports, or during data processing. The active filter restricts the data view and prevents changes to the hierarchy structure.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSCRM226 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Active Filters: Determine where the active filter is being applied. This could be in a query, report, or during data processing. Check if there are any filters set in the query designer or in the report settings.
  
  
  Remove or Deactivate Filters: Once