How To Fix RSDME720 - Cannot create hierarchies, number of nodes exceeds &1

RSDME720 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDME -

• Message number: 720

• Message text: Cannot create hierarchies, number of nodes exceeds &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDME720 - Cannot create hierarchies, number of nodes exceeds &1 ?

  The SAP error message RSDME720, which states "Cannot create hierarchies, number of nodes exceeds &1," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when you are trying to create a hierarchy that exceeds the maximum number of nodes allowed.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by attempting to create a hierarchy with more nodes than the system allows. Each hierarchy in SAP BW has a limit on the number of nodes (or levels) it can contain. This limit is defined by the system configuration and can vary based on the version of SAP BW you are using.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following solutions:
  
  
  Reduce the Number of Nodes: 
  
  Review the hierarchy you are trying to create and see if you can reduce the number of nodes. This might involve consolidating levels or removing unnecessary nodes.
  
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Settings:
  
  Verify the settings for the hierarchy in the InfoObject. You can check the