How To Fix RSCV163 - Hierarchy leaf & is missing in the SID table

RSCV163 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 163

• Message text: Hierarchy leaf & is missing in the SID table

What causes this issue?

When checking the hierarchy a sheet was found whose SID does not appear
in the SID table of the corresponding InfoObject. The meaning of this
sheet cannot, therefore, be determined.

System Response

The hierarchy cannot be used.

How to fix this error?

Start the repair in the initial screen or the program
'RRINCLTAB_REBUILD'.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSCV163 - Hierarchy leaf & is missing in the SID table ?

  The SAP error message RSCV163 indicates that a hierarchy leaf is missing in the SID (Surrogate ID) table. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when dealing with hierarchies in InfoObjects. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing SID Entries: The SID table for the InfoObject does not contain entries for certain hierarchy nodes. This can happen if the hierarchy was changed or if data was deleted without properly updating the SID table.
  Data Load Issues: If there was an issue during the data load process, it might not have populated the SID table correctly.
  Hierarchy Changes: If a hierarchy was modified (e.g., nodes added or removed) without corresponding updates to the SID table, it can lead to inconsistencies.
  Transport Issues: If the hierarchy was transported from one system to another, and the SID table was not included or updated, this error can occur.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Rebuild the