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

RSPLS_CR002 - Overview

• 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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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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