How To Fix RSDD432 - '&2': Hierarchy level '&3' for characteristic '&1' is greater than '&4'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDD - Message class for data manager

• Message number: 432

• Message text: '&2': Hierarchy level '&3' for characteristic '&1' is greater than '&4'

What causes this issue?

You have entered a hierarchy level that is higher than the highest
level saved in the hierarchy.

System Response

As it does not make sense to choose a level that is higher than any in
the hierarchy, it is added instead into the aggregation definition.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDD432 - '&2': Hierarchy level '&3' for characteristic '&1' is greater than '&4' ?

  The SAP error message RSDD432 indicates that there is an issue with the hierarchy levels defined for a characteristic in your data model. Specifically, the error message breaks down as follows:
  
  &1: Characteristic name
  &2: Hierarchy name
  &3: Hierarchy level
  &4: Maximum allowed hierarchy level
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when you are trying to load or process data in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) and the hierarchy level for a specific characteristic exceeds the maximum allowed level defined in the system. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Hierarchy Configuration: The hierarchy levels defined for the characteristic may not align with the expected structure.
  Data Issues: The data being loaded may contain values that reference a hierarchy level that does not exist or is incorrectly defined.
  Changes in Hierarchy: If the hierarchy structure has been modified (e.g., levels added or removed) after the data was initially loaded, it may lead to inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSDD432 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Definition:
  
  Go to the hierarchy maintenance transaction (e.g., RSH1 for Hierarchy Maintenance).
  Verify the hierarchy levels for the characteristic in question and ensure they are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Data:
  
  Check the data being loaded to ensure that it does not reference levels that exceed the defined hierarchy.
  You may need to clean or transform the data to fit the hierarchy structure.
  
  
  
  Adjust Maximum Levels:
  
  If necessary, you can adjust the maximum allowed hierarchy levels in the characteristic settings to accommodate the data being loaded. This should be done with caution and a clear understanding of the implications.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the Data:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, reprocess the data load to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to hierarchy management in BW for additional insights and best practices.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: RSH1 (Hierarchy Maintenance), RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on hierarchy management.
  Data Modeling: Understanding the data model and how hierarchies are structured in SAP BW is crucial for troubleshooting these types of errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the RSDD432 error and implement a solution to resolve it.