How To Fix RSCV165 - Predecessor & of node & (LISTNO &) is not contained in the hierarchy

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 165

• Message text: Predecessor & of node & (LISTNO &) is not contained in the hierarchy

What causes this issue?

The entry in the inclusion table of the hierarchy is incorrect. The
predecessor entered is not contained in the hierarchy.

System Response

The hierarchy is incorrect and cannot be used.

How to fix this error?

Please check whether the table was changed manually.
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 RSCV165 - Predecessor & of node & (LISTNO &) is not contained in the hierarchy ?

  The SAP error message RSCV165 indicates that there is an issue with the hierarchy structure in your SAP system, specifically related to a predecessor node that is not found in the defined hierarchy. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or when working with hierarchical data structures.
  Cause:
  The error message RSCV165 is triggered when:
  
  Missing Predecessor Node: The predecessor node specified in the hierarchy is not defined or does not exist in the hierarchy structure.
  Incorrect Hierarchy Definition: There may be an issue with how the hierarchy is defined, such as missing entries or incorrect relationships between nodes.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be data integrity issues where the data being processed references a predecessor that has been deleted or is not properly linked.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSCV165 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Definition:
  
  Go to the hierarchy maintenance transaction (e.g., RSH1 for InfoObjects) and verify that the predecessor node exists in the hierarchy.
  Ensure that the hierarchy is correctly defined and that all nodes are properly linked.
  
  
  
  Validate Data:
  
  Check the data being processed to ensure that it references valid nodes in the hierarchy.
  If you are loading data, ensure that the data source does not contain references to non-existent nodes.
  
  
  
  Rebuild Hierarchy:
  
  If the hierarchy is corrupted or not functioning as expected, consider rebuilding the hierarchy. This can be done by deleting and recreating the hierarchy or by using the hierarchy maintenance tools provided by SAP.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the hierarchy was recently transported from another system, ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using, as there may be known issues or patches available.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the execution to identify where the error is occurring and gather more context about the missing predecessor.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific notes related to RSCV165 or hierarchy issues in your version of SAP.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSH1 (Hierarchy Maintenance) and RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) for managing hierarchies and data models.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the RSCV165 error in your SAP system.