How To Fix RSCV162 - Hierarchy node & of type RESTNODE is not unique

RSCV162 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSCV - Analysis of BW objects (InfoCubes...)

• Message number: 162

• Message text: Hierarchy node & of type RESTNODE is not unique

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSCV162 - Hierarchy node & of type RESTNODE is not unique ?

  The SAP error message RSCV162 indicates that there is a problem with the uniqueness of a hierarchy node in a data model, specifically for a node of type RESTNODE. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when dealing with hierarchies in data models or reporting structures.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system detects that there are multiple nodes in a hierarchy that share the same identifier or key. This can happen due to:
  
  Duplicate Entries: There may be duplicate entries in the hierarchy definition, where two or more nodes have the same ID or key.
  Incorrect Data Load: During data loading or transformation processes, data might have been incorrectly loaded, leading to duplicates.
  Hierarchy 
  Configuration Issues: The configuration of the hierarchy might not be set up correctly, leading to conflicts in node identification.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSCV162 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Definition:
  
  Go to the