How To Fix RSO018 - InfoObject &1: InfoObject &2 is included as an ext. hierarchy charstic.

RSO018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSO - BW Repository

• Message number: 018

• Message text: InfoObject &1: InfoObject &2 is included as an ext. hierarchy charstic.

What causes this issue?

The SAP version of InfoObject &V1& has the external hierarchy attribute
&V2&. In your revised customer version, InfoObject &V2& is not an
external hierarchy characteristic of InfoObject &V1&.

System Response

InfoObject &V2& is added as an external hierarchy characteristic of &V1&
when matching.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSO018 - InfoObject &1: InfoObject &2 is included as an ext. hierarchy charstic. ?

  The SAP error message RSO018 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of InfoObjects in the context of an external hierarchy. Specifically, it suggests that one InfoObject is included as an external hierarchy characteristic, which is causing a conflict or issue with the processing of the data.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises when:
  
  An InfoObject (let's call it InfoObject &1) is being used in a context where it is expected to be a standard characteristic, but it is also defined as an external hierarchy characteristic.
  The InfoObject (InfoObject &2) that is being referenced is part of the external hierarchy and is not compatible with the operation you are trying to perform (e.g., reporting, data extraction, etc.).
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSO018 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check InfoObject Definitions:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance transaction (e.g., RSA1) and check the definitions of both InfoObject &1 and InfoObject &2.
  Ensure that the InfoObject that is causing