How To Fix RSCV342 - Node '&1' for hierarchy &2 (char. &3) contains non-permitted characters

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 342

• Message text: Node '&1' for hierarchy &2 (char. &3) contains non-permitted characters

What causes this issue?

When checking the hierarchy &V2& for the InfoObject &v3&, characters
were found that are not permitted. Besides the standard characters
(capital letters, numbers, some symbols), only the additional special
characters maintained in customizing are permitted, since the values
are used as a key in database tables.

System Response

When executing queries, queries can occur if users are working with
with different code pages, since values entered are converted in
different ways.

How to fix this error?

Therefore, if you wish to use the characters in the keys, maintain them
in customizing. Please note for this the difficulty of working with
code pages.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSCV342 - Node '&1' for hierarchy &2 (char. &3) contains non-permitted characters ?

  The SAP error message RSCV342 indicates that there are non-permitted characters in a hierarchy node for a specific characteristic. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when dealing with hierarchies in InfoObjects.
  Cause:
  The error arises when the hierarchy node (identified by &1) for the specified hierarchy (&2) and characteristic (&3) contains characters that are not allowed. Common causes include:
  
  Special characters (e.g., &, %, $, #, etc.) that are not permitted in hierarchy node names.
  Leading or trailing spaces in the node name.
  Incorrectly formatted node names that do not adhere to the naming conventions defined in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Node: Check the specific hierarchy node mentioned in the error message (&1) and the characteristic (&3) to understand where the issue lies.
  
  
  Review Hierarchy Node Names: Go to the hierarchy definition in the SAP BW/BI system and review the names of the nodes. Look for any special characters or formatting issues.
  
  
  Correct Non-Permitted Characters: 
  
  Remove or replace any non-permitted characters in the node names.
  Ensure that there are no leading or trailing spaces.
  
  
  
  Check Naming Conventions: Refer to the documentation or guidelines for naming conventions in your SAP system to ensure compliance.
  
  
  Re-activate the Hierarchy: After making the necessary changes, you may need to re-activate the hierarchy to apply the changes.
  
  
  Test the Changes: After correcting the node names, test the hierarchy to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to hierarchy management and naming conventions for specific guidance and updates.
  Documentation: Review the SAP BW/BI documentation for best practices on defining and managing hierarchies.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) for managing InfoObjects and hierarchies.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSCV342 error and ensure that your hierarchy nodes comply with the required naming standards.