How To Fix RSPLS_CR002 - Hierarchy &1 for &2 characteristic contains multiple instances of a node

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSPLS_CR - Messages on Characteristic Relationships/Data Slices

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Hierarchy &1 for &2 characteristic contains multiple instances of a node

What causes this issue?

You are using a hierarchy with the technical name '&V1&' for InfoObject
'&V2&' in a characteristic relationship for InfoCube '&V3&' in step '
&V4&'. However, this hierarchy contains at least one multiple occurrence
of a node. As you want to use this hierarchy for deriving
characteristics, nodes can only appear once in the hierarchy.

System Response

The characteristic relationship cannot be used in this step.

How to fix this error?

Modify the hierarchy so that these characteristic values (hierarchy
nodes) only appear once.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSPLS_CR002 - Hierarchy &1 for &2 characteristic contains multiple instances of a node ?

  The SAP error message RSPLS_CR002 indicates that there is an issue with a hierarchy in the context of a characteristic in SAP BW (Business Warehouse). Specifically, it means that the hierarchy for the specified characteristic contains multiple instances of a node, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Duplicate Nodes: The hierarchy definition for the characteristic has duplicate nodes, meaning that the same node appears more than once in the hierarchy structure.
  Incorrect Hierarchy Structure: The hierarchy may not be structured correctly, leading to ambiguity in the node definitions.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the data integrity in the hierarchy, such as incorrect loading or transformation processes that have led to duplicates.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSPLS_CR002 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Definition:
  
  Go to the hierarchy maintenance transaction (e.g., RSH1 for Hierarchy Maintenance).
  Review the hierarchy for the specified characteristic and look for duplicate nodes.
  Remove or correct any duplicate entries.
  
  
  
  Rebuild the Hierarchy:
  
  If the hierarchy is complex or if there are many duplicates, consider rebuilding the hierarchy from scratch.
  Ensure that each node is unique and properly defined.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Validate the data being loaded into the hierarchy to ensure that it does not contain duplicates.
  Check the data source and transformation rules to ensure that they are not introducing duplicates.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the hierarchy was transported from another system, ensure that the transport did not introduce duplicates. You may need to check the transport logs.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the hierarchy to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  Use the relevant reporting tools to verify that the hierarchy behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSH1 (Hierarchy Maintenance) and RSH2 (Hierarchy Display).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to hierarchy issues or the specific error message RSPLS_CR002 for additional guidance or patches.
  Documentation: Review SAP BW documentation for best practices on managing hierarchies and characteristics.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the RSPLS_CR002 error in your SAP BW environment.