How To Fix RSDD315 - Hierarchy '&1' (characteristic &2; aggr. '&3') is not stored generically

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDD - Message class for data manager

• Message number: 315

• Message text: Hierarchy '&1' (characteristic &2; aggr. '&3') is not stored generically

What causes this issue?

Hierarchy &V1& of characteristic &V2& in aggregate &V3& is not stored
generically. The system therefore has no control over when the hierarchy
structure changes. For this reason, the hierarchy cannot be used in an
aggregate.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Remove the hierarchy from the aggregate and use aggregation level * for
characteristic &V2&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDD315 - Hierarchy '&1' (characteristic &2; aggr. '&3') is not stored generically ?

  The SAP error message RSDD315 indicates that there is an issue with a hierarchy in the context of a characteristic in a data model, typically within the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) environment. This error occurs when the system expects a hierarchy to be stored generically, but it is not. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Hierarchy Configuration: The hierarchy specified in the error message is not configured to be stored generically. This means that the hierarchy is likely set up in a way that does not allow it to be reused across different contexts or characteristics.
  Aggregation Settings: The aggregation settings for the characteristic may not be compatible with the hierarchy being used.
  Data Model Issues: There may be inconsistencies or misconfigurations in the data model that prevent the hierarchy from being recognized as generic.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Settings:
  
  Go to the hierarchy maintenance transaction (e.g., RSH1 for Hierarchy Maintenance).
  Verify the settings of the hierarchy in question. Ensure that it is set to be stored generically.
  If necessary, adjust the hierarchy settings to allow for generic storage.
  
  
  
  Review Characteristic Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the characteristic associated with the hierarchy. Ensure that it is set up correctly to work with the hierarchy.
  Make sure that the characteristic is defined in a way that supports the use of hierarchies.
  
  
  
  Aggregation Settings:
  
  Review the aggregation settings for the characteristic. Ensure that they are compatible with the hierarchy being used.
  If the aggregation type is not suitable, consider changing it to one that is compatible.
  
  
  
  Rebuild the Hierarchy:
  
  If the hierarchy is corrupted or misconfigured, consider rebuilding it from scratch.
  Ensure that all nodes and relationships are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the hierarchy or characteristic was recently transported from another system, ensure that all related objects were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to hierarchy management in BW for additional guidance and best practices.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  BW Modeling Tools: Familiarize yourself with the BW modeling tools and best practices for managing hierarchies and characteristics.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the RSDD315 error and implement a solution to resolve it.